Joe Versus the Volcano
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Synopsis
When a hypochondriac learns that he is dying, he accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano at a tropical island, and along the way there, learns to truly live.
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Tom Hanks
- Meg Ryan
- Lloyd Bridges
- Robert Stack
- Abe Vigoda
- Dan Hedaya
- Barry McGovern
- Amanda Plummer
- Ossie Davis
- Jayne Haynes
Letterboxd User Reviews
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Not one Joe Mama joke in the whole thing
James (Schaffrillas)Aug 21, 2020100 I could lie and say that I kept myself at a distance from Joe Versus The Volcano's charms for most of the run-time, eventually succumbing to its bizarre pleasures - its mix of classic Hollywood, screwball romantic comedy, and Kafka nightmare. But I didn't. I…
SilentDawnNov 15, 2014Inspired me to quit my dead end job years ago. A decision I've never regretted. Criminally misunderstood little masterpiece.
Scumbalina - Apr 26, 2020
"I forgot how big."
matt lynchSep 7, 2021We really needed more movies with Meg Ryan using funny voices
Chris EvangelistaApr 26, 2020I’m not arguing that with you
Molly Laich - Nov 29, 2021
the masculine urge to quit my job and jump into a volcano
AshtonAug 22, 2015“There are two types of people in this world: those who unabashedly love Joe Versus the Volcano, and those for whom the world is a sad, joyless, unforgiving place” Cramer K A little while ago my Letterboxd buddies Andrew Willis and ScreeningNotes asked me to be a…
Jonathan WhiteDec 7, 2020Meg Ryan is the three most beautiful women on the planet.
Casey Malone
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- Boomer Doomer lovedJoe Versus the Volcano
My dad told me to watch this a few years ago, told me it was something he saw in the 90s, he died two years ago and I just know got around to seeing it, miss you dad the movie was great.
Becky likedJoe Versus the VolcanoIt was good very sad about his head hurting in the movie
Scott Fausel dislikedJoe Versus the VolcanoWatched this out of morbid curiosity following a recent podcast discussing Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks romcoms. What the hell is this film and how did it get made? Even by 1990 standards this is really bizarre and terrible.
- Mark Bateman likedJoe Versus the Volcano
6/10 lovely film with a nice sentiment, it’s up there with “Big Fish”. Both Hanks/Ryan glow together (being the 1st of the 3 films collaboration). Recommend.
Mickerdoo likedJoe Versus the VolcanoA cute, stylized reminder to live your life. Some fun, quirky and ambitious design elements. Hanks and Ryan play well together.
Alex Clark is "meh" onJoe Versus the VolcanoI’d give this a 5/10, it was funny at certain parts but most of it was over the top. Not a big fan either of the climax.
- Johnny Craw is "meh" onJoe Versus the Volcano
It’s just strange and dreadfully mid. No investment anywhere except Meg Ryan’s first two costumes.
Totally not Juvens dislikedJoe Versus the VolcanoWeird movie, and not in a good way. I can see how some may like it but it’s just not for me.
Daniel F lovedJoe Versus the VolcanoThis movie is great. Meg Ryan deserved a best supporting actress award.
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Metacritic
It is not an entirely successful movie, but it is new and fresh and not shy of taking chances. And the dialogue in it is actually worth listening to, because it is written with wit and romance.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Somewhere along the line, Shanley let his gentle fable about the fear of love, responsibility and commitment degenerate into crude farce. And he has only himself to blame.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
Despite magic moments, this is so lop-sided in conception it's really only worth seeking out as a folly.
Kim Newman
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Joe Versus the Volcano?
The movie is 1hr 42min long.
What's Joe Versus the Volcano about?
When a hypochondriac learns that he is dying, he accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano at a tropical island, and along the way there, learns to truly live.
Who's the cast of Joe Versus the Volcano?
- Tom Hanks
- Tom Hanks as Joe
- Meg Ryan as DeDe, Angelica, Patricia
- Lloyd Bridges as Graynamore
- Robert Stack as Dr. Ellison
- Abe Vigoda as Chief of the Waponis
- Dan Hedaya as Mr. Waturi
- Barry McGovern as Luggage Salesman
- Amanda Plummer as Dagmar
- Ossie Davis as Marshall
- Jayne Haynes as Nurse
Who's the director behind Joe Versus the Volcano?
John Patrick Shanley directed Joe Versus the Volcano.
Who produced Joe Versus the Volcano?
Teri Schwartz produced Joe Versus the Volcano.
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