Killer Joe Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Murder Never Tasted So Good

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 12, 2014

Killer Joe

Release Date: Friday, July 27, 2012 Limited

Director: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey • Emile Hirsch • Gina Gershon • Thomas Haden Church • Juno Temple

R Dark Comedy N/A

2.63 / 5.0

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When 22-year-old drug dealer Chris (Emile Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (Matthew McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Juno Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in... if it ever does.

Dark Comedy

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Who stars in Killer Joe – Cast List

Matthew McConaughey
The Gentlemen, The Lost Bus
Emile Hirsch
The Comeback Trail, Pursuit
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Gina Gershon
Borderlands, High Rollers
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Thomas Haden Church
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Daddy’s Home
Juno Temple
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Roofman

Who is making Killer Joe – Crew List

A look at Killer Joe behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director William Friedkin last helmed The Devil and Father Amorth and Bug. The film's writer Tracy Letts last penned The Woman in the Window and August: Osage County.

Director: William Friedkin
Screenwriter: Tracy Letts
Producers: Nicolas Chartier
Scott Einbinder

Studios: LD Entertainment
Production Company: Voltage Pictures
Worldview Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Killer Joe

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2012

Completed

Changed Killer Joe movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong and disturbing violence, sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Murder Never Tasted So Good
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Killer Joe Trailers and Clips

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'The Deals Off' Clip

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Theatrical Trailer

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'Pool Hall' Clip

Killer Joe Release Date: When was the film released?

Killer Joe was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 27 , 2012. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Step Up Revolution, The Watch and Klown. As a limited release, Killer Joe was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.