My Name Is Joe (1998)
Kernel Score: 79% · 207 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1998-05-15
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch My Name Is Joe
- Stream: Prime Video, Brew, Darkroom
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YOW.tv, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
My Name Is Joe parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that My Name Is Joe centers on a recovering alcoholic starting a relationship amid poverty in Glasgow.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — The lead character is an unemployed former alcoholic, and his struggle with drinking is central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Peter Mullan as Joe
- Louise Goodall as Sarah
- David McKay as Liam
- Gary Lewis as Shanks
- David Hayman as McGowan
- Lorraine McIntosh as Maggie
- Anne-Marie Kennedy as Sabine
- Stephen McCole as Mojo
- Stephen Docherty as Doc
- David Peacock as Hooligan
My Name Is Joe FAQ
Is My Name Is Joe good?
My Name Is Joe has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 207 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Name Is Joe?
In the US you can stream My Name Is Joe on Prime Video, Brew and Darkroom, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, YOW.tv, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is My Name Is Joe OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that My Name Is Joe centers on a recovering alcoholic starting a relationship amid poverty in Glasgow.
What movies are like My Name Is Joe?
If you liked My Name Is Joe, try Ratcatcher, Pelé: Birth of a Legend, A Hero and Facing the Giants.