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Joe Dirt (2001)

โ€œTrailer trash wig wearin' acid wash jean lovin' rock concert t-shirt sportin' hero.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 841 votes 1h 32m pg-13 ComedyAdventureRomanceDramaMystery

#138 of 148 films from 2001 #2568 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Dennie Gordon ยท Written by David Spade, Fred Wolf

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Overview

Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligerent, trailer park-raised eight-year-old. Now, blasting Van Halen in his jacked-up economy car, the irrepressibly optimistic Joe hits the road alone in search of his folks.

Cast

David Spadeas Joe Dirt
Dennis Milleras Zander Kelly
Brittany Danielas Brandy
Kid Rockas Robby
Adam Beachas Kicking Wing
Erik Per Sullivanas Little Joe Dirt
Jaime Presslyas Jill
Christopher Walkenas Clem
Megan Taylor Harveyas Joe's Little Sister
Caroline Aaronas Joe's Mom
Fred Wardas Joe's Dad
John Farleyas Security Guard
Bob Zanyas Man
Bean Milleras Man

Facts

Release dateApril 10, 2001
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$17,700,000
Box office$30,987,695 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0245686

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Questions

How long is Joe Dirt?
Joe Dirt runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Joe Dirt worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 841 votes, which places it #138 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 7%) and #2568 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Joe Dirt?
Joe Dirt was directed by Dennie Gordon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: What a Girl Wants (2003), New York Minute (2004).
Who stars in Joe Dirt?
David Spade as Joe Dirt; Dennis Miller as Zander Kelly; Brittany Daniel as Brandy; Kid Rock as Robby; Adam Beach as Kicking Wing; Erik Per Sullivan as Little Joe Dirt.
What is Joe Dirt rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Joe Dirt?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14804.

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