"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us." —Joseph Campbell

Finding Joe

7.7 (5 votes)• 2011• 80m•Released

Documentary

Storyline & Plot Summary

Finding Joe is an exploration of the studies of mythologist Joseph Campbell, and of their continuing influence on our culture. Through interviews with visionaries from a variety of fields—interwoven with enactments of classic tales by a sweet and motley group of kids—the film navigates the stages of what Campbell dubbed "the hero’s journey": the challenges, the fears, the dragons, the battles, and the return home as a changed person.

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Patrick Takaya Solomon

Starring Cast: Tony Hawk, Catherine Hardwicke, Rashida Jones, Deepak Chopra, Mick Fleetwood, Laird Hamilton

Cast

Tony Hawk

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Catherine Hardwicke

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Rashida Jones

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Deepak Chopra

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Mick Fleetwood

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Laird Hamilton

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Akiva Goldsman

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Robin Sharma

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Lynne Kaufman

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Joseph Marshall III

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Chungliang Al Huang

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Gay Hendricks

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Norman Ollestad

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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