Killer Joe
"A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story."
Originally released in 2012. Killer Joe is a crime/thriller film. directed by William Friedkin.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, and Juno Temple
Synopsis
A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,530 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.6M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthew McConaughey
as Killer Joe Cooper
Emile Hirsch
as Chris Smith
Juno Temple
as Dottie Smith
Thomas Haden Church
as Ansel Smith
Gina Gershon
as Sharla Smith
Marc Macaulay
as Digger Soames
Gralen Bryant Banks
as Pizza Patron
Carol Sutton
as Saleslady
Danny Epper
as G-Man
Jeff Galpin
as Biker Thug
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,633,668
Production Companies
- ANA Media
- Worldview Entertainment
- Voltage Pictures
- Picture Perfect Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killer Joe about?
A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
Who directed Killer Joe?
Killer Joe was directed by William Friedkin.
How long is Killer Joe?
Killer Joe has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Killer Joe released?
Killer Joe was released on June 7, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Killer Joe?
The main cast of Killer Joe includes Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon.
Is Killer Joe worth watching?
Killer Joe has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,530 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.