MyCinema has not rated Killer Joe for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.

Where can I watch Killer Joe in the US?

Killer Joe streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and 6 more, is free on Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Killer Joe?

Killer Joe runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is Killer Joe suitable for kids?

Killer Joe is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20121h 42mCrime / Thriller / Drama

Killer Joe

Name: Killer Joe
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2012-06-07
Duration: 102 min

A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,647 votes

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Availability in the US

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Killer Joe at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,647 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Killer Joe tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is included with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,647 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Killer Joe

Is Killer Joe scary?: MyCinema has not rated Killer Joe for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.
Where can I watch Killer Joe in the US?: Killer Joe streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and 6 more, is free on Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Killer Joe?: Killer Joe runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is Killer Joe suitable for kids?: Killer Joe is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.