# Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

> A timid factory worker turns a terminal diagnosis into a surreal odyssey toward love, courage, and a volcano.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1745

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure
- Director: John Patrick Shanley
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Dan Hedaya, Ossie Davis, Barry McGovern, Robert Stack, Amanda Plummer
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099892/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, sincere, lazy sunday, cult movie night

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