My Friend Joe facts for kids

My Friend Joe is a 1996 film directed by Chris Bould. It stars Schuyler Fisk and John Cleere. This movie is based on a 1985 Swedish book called Janne, min vän (which means Johnny, My Friend). It's a story about friendship and discovering who people really are.

What's the Story About?

The film My Friend Joe tells the story of a young boy named Chris. He moves to a new place and feels a bit lonely. One day, he meets someone new who seems like a really cool boy named Joe. Chris and Joe quickly become the best of friends. They spend a lot of time together, sharing secrets and having adventures. However, as their friendship grows, Chris discovers something surprising about Joe. It turns out that Joe isn't a boy at all, but a girl! This discovery changes everything for Chris and makes him think differently about his new best friend. The movie explores themes of friendship, identity, and accepting people for who they are.

Meet the Cast

This film features talented actors who bring the characters to life:

• Schuyler Fisk plays Joe, the mysterious new friend.
• John Cleere plays Chris Doyle, the boy who moves to a new town.
• Stephen McHattie plays Curt.
• Stanley Townsend plays Mr. Doyle.
• Pauline McLynn plays Ms. Doyle.
• Eoin Hughes plays Boyler.
• Mark Hannigan plays Conor.
• Stuart Dannell-Foran plays Noel.
• Joel Grey plays Simon.
• Katie Carroll plays Suzie.
• Katy Davis plays Aideen.
• Didier Pasquette plays Nicolai.

Awards and Honors

My Friend Joe received several awards and honors for its great story and acting. These awards show how much people enjoyed and appreciated the film.

Ale Kino! Festival

At the 16th Ale Kino! International Young Audience Film Festival in 1998, the film won multiple awards:

• Chris Bould, the director, won the "Silver Poznan Goat" for "Best Live-Action Film."
• The film also won the "Marcin - Children's Jury Award" for "Best Live-Action Film." This means kids themselves chose it as their favorite!
• Schuyler Fisk, who played Joe, won the "Poznań Goats" award for "Best Foreign Child Actor or Actress."

Berlin International Film Festival

At the famous Berlin International Film Festival in 1996, Chris Bould won the "Award of the Senator for Women, Youth and Family." This award recognizes films that are important for young people and families.

Carrousel International du Film

In 1996, at the Carrousel International du Film, Chris Bould won the "Audience Camério." This award is special because it means the audience loved the film the most!

German Children's-Film & TV-Festival

The film won the "Children Jury Golden Sparrow" for "Best Feature - Long" at the German Children's-Film & TV-Festival in 1997. Another award chosen by young viewers!

Chicago International Children's Film Festival

At the Chicago International Children's Film Festival in 1998, Chris Bould won 2nd prize for the "Children's Jury Award" in the "Feature Film and Video" category.