Average Joe
Average Joe

Movie spotlight

Average Joe

2019
Movie
90 min
English

A brick salesman in southeastern North Carolina discovers that his wife is a serial cheater and struggles to survive the aftermath and divorce.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: Alex ZammGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

When his wife leaves him, Joe, a man who has always felt like a failure, decides to take his two kids on a road trip to find his estranged father. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of family and finds the confidence he always lacked.

Critical Reception

Average Joe received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with many praising its heartwarming message but criticizing its predictable plot and generic humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A heartwarming, if predictable, family comedy.

  • David Koechner shines in a role that allows him to showcase both his comedic and dramatic talents.

  • The film's humor is often hit-or-miss, but its message of family and self-acceptance resonates.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's family-friendly themes and the performances of its lead actors, with many finding it a pleasant, albeit unremarkable, viewing experience. Some viewers felt the plot was too simplistic and the jokes didn't always land.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which contributed to some of its more straightforward production design.

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