Joe Versus the Volcano
Joe Versus the Volcano
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Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

PG (US) | USA | English | 102 min
Directed by: John Patrick Shanley
5.9

Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a live volcano on the island of Waponi Woo in order to appease the volcano god. En route to the island, Joe meets a series of interesting characters in NYC and LA, then boards a yacht, captained by Patricia Graynamore. During the voyage Joe and Patricia survive disaster, fall in love, and finally arrive at the island where they face their destiny.

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Release Date

USA
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1990-03-09
Australia
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1990-03-29
France
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1990-06-27
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Joe Versus the Volcano
(Original title)
Joe contra el volcán
Argentina
Joe Versus the Volcano
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild