Joe Versus the Volcano
"An average Joe. An adventurous comedy."
Originally released in 1990. Joe Versus the Volcano is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Patrick Shanley.
Starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and Lloyd Bridges
Synopsis
Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (566 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$39.4M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as Joe Banks
Meg Ryan
as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
Lloyd Bridges
as Samuel Harvey Graynamore
Dan Hedaya
as Frank Waturi
Ossie Davis
as Marshall
Barry McGovern
as Luggage Salesman
Robert Stack
as Dr. Ellison
Amanda Plummer
as Dagmar
Lala Sloatman
as Waitress
Abe Vigoda
as Chief of the Waponis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $39,400,000
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Versus the Volcano about?
Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious...
Who directed Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano was directed by John Patrick Shanley.
How long is Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Joe Versus the Volcano released?
Joe Versus the Volcano was released on March 9, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joe Versus the Volcano?
The main cast of Joe Versus the Volcano includes Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Dan Hedaya, Ossie Davis.
Is Joe Versus the Volcano worth watching?
Joe Versus the Volcano has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 566 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.