Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
English romantic comedy film directed by John Patrick Shanley
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m 98 min
- Released
- 9 March 1990
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Joe Versus the Volcano has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 9 March 1990. It is directed by John Patrick Shanley and stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Lloyd Bridges.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Patrick Shanley
- Cast
- Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Dan Hedaya, Ossie Davis, Amanda Plummer, Abe Vigoda, Carol Kane, David Burton, Jennifer Stewart, Jim Ryan
- Cinematography
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Editing
- Richard Halsey
- Music
- Georges Delerue
- Written by
- John Patrick Shanley
- Produced by
- Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $25 million
- Set in
- New York City, Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- Santa Monica
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 March 1990
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes, or 98 min.
When did Joe Versus the Volcano release?
Joe Versus the Volcano released on 9 March 1990.
Who directed Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano is directed by John Patrick Shanley.
Who is in the cast of Joe Versus the Volcano?
The cast of Joe Versus the Volcano includes Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Dan Hedaya and Ossie Davis.
Where can I watch Joe Versus the Volcano online?
Joe Versus the Volcano streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of Joe Versus the Volcano?
The budget of Joe Versus the Volcano is reported as $25 million.
What is Joe Versus the Volcano rated in the US?
Joe Versus the Volcano is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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