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6.7
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Cast & Crew

Danny Epper
As G-Man
Jeff Galpin
As Biker Thug
Gina Gershon
As Sharla Smith
Matthew McConaughey
As Killer Joe Cooper
Marc Macaulay
As Digger Soames
Thomas Haden Church
As Ansel Smith
Emile Hirsch
As Chris Smith

Frequently asked questions

What is Killer Joe about? Toggle content

Killer Joe is a dark comedy-thriller film that follows the story of a desperate drug dealer, Chris, who plans to kill his mother and collect on her life insurance policy to pay off his debts. He hires a hitman named Joe Cooper, who has a side career as a contract killer, to carry out the deed. However, things take a turn when Joe demands payment in advance and Chris's sister Dottie becomes the focal point of the plan. The film explores themes of greed, family dysfunction, and violence in rural Texas.

Where can I stream Killer Joe? Toggle content

You can stream Killer Joe on: Apple TV Amazon Store Sky Store

What movies are similar to Killer Joe? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Killer Joe include The Accountant, In Secret, Landmine Goes Click, Nightcrawler, The Counselor, No Country for Old Men.

When was Killer Joe released in theaters? Toggle content

Killer Joe was released in theaters on June 29, 2012.