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My Friend Joe
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My Friend Joe

1996-08-29 · 101 min · ★ 7.3

Family · Drama

During the course of one summer, a young Irish lad named Chris befriends an American boy named Joe. The two couldn't be more different, yet they become inseparable. Things turn horribly wrong however, when Chris discovers his new best friend isn't a he, but a she. The sadness only begins as Chris learns why Joe's gender must be kept a secret.

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Directors
Chris Bould
Production companies
WDR, Promedia, Portman Entertainment Group
Countries
United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Schuyler FiskSchuyler FiskJoe / Joanne
John CleereChris Doyle
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattieCurt
Stanley TownsendStanley TownsendMr. Doyle
Pauline McLynnPauline McLynnMs. Doyle
Eoin HughesBoyler
Mark HanniganConor
Stuart Dannell ForanNoel
Joel GreyJoel GreySimon
Katie CarrollSuzie
Katy DavisKaty DavisAideen
Didier PasquetteNicolai
Marion FossettRing Master

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