Joe Dirt

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If you fall within the target audience of Joe Dirt, you may find it funny. Otherwise, the jokes will seem like a tired retread.

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He's the wrong person, at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Joe Dirt (David Spade) is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream -- to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was eight. As his wandering, misguided search takes him from one misadventure to another, he finds his way to Los Angeles, where a shock-jock (Dennis Miller) brings Joe on the radio to insult him. But as Joe's story unfolds, jeers turn to cheers, and an entire city is captivated.

Cast

David Spade
as Joe Dirt
Dennis Miller
as Zander Kelly
Adam Beach
as Kicking Wing
Kid Rock
as Robby
Erik Per Sullivan
as Joe Dirt (age 8)
Megan Taylor Harvey
as Joe's Little Sister
Caroline Aaron
as Joe's Mom
Fred Ward
as Joe's Dad
Kevin Nealon
as Greasy Mechanic
Fred Wolf (II)
as Producer Fred
Hamilton Camp
as Meteor Bert
Gordon Michaels
as Oil Rig Boss
Lenny Schmidt
as Oil Rig Co-Worker
Brian Thompson
as Buffalo Bob
Robb Skyler
as Man at Dental Clinic
John Farley
as Security Guard
Bob Zany
as Bullying Man No. 1
Bean Miller
as Bullying Man No. 2
Que Kelly
as Beauty College Woman
Kathleen Lambert
as Beauty College Woman
Liz Torres
as Beauty College Woman
Elisa Leonetti
as Beauty College Woman
Chris Wylde
as Heckling Railroad Boy
Justin Staffer
as Heckling Railroad Boy
Justin Kupanoff
as Heckling Railroad Boy
Tom McGillen
as Painter
John Kirk
as Painter
Angela Paton
as Woman With Roadrunner
Rance Howard
as Bomb Squad Cop
Erin Murphy
as Sorority Girl
Bree Turner
as Sorority Girl
Natalia Cigliuti
as Sorority Girl
Avery Rosin
as Kid at Carnival
Steven Brill
as Cop at Crime Scene
Mitzi Martin
as Miss Clipper
Mark Abney
as Cafeteria Kid
Ian Falk
as Cafeteria Kid
Matthew Siemonsma
as Cafeteria Kid
Joshua Farrell
as Cafeteria Kid
Alexandra Amoscato
as Cafeteria Kid
Brian Chiesa
as Cafeteria Kid
Eric Marquette
as Chemistry Student
Fred Stoller
as Chemistry Teacher
Kevin P. Farley
as Cop at Clem's House
Richard Riehle
as Car Dealer
Blake Clark
as Old Cajun Man
Hal Fishman
as Newscaster
Eddie Money
as Himself
David Garry
as Joe's Fan
Jourdan Fremin
as Reporter at Parents' House
Kristina Simonds
as Reporter on the Bridge
Karl Makinen
as Cop at Bridge
James Tupper
as Cop at Bridge
Jana Sandler
as Woman on Bridge
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Audience Reviews for Joe Dirt

  • Jan 10, 2016
    I know that most people hate this film, but I'm one of the few people that enjoy this film and I am defending this movie. I have found 'Joe Dirt' amusing since I was a teenager. The cast and the acting is very well done. I had a bunch of laughs. The film may seem dumb to most people (like I mentioned earlier), but I didn't think it was bad. The chemistry between Brittany Daniels and David Spade is excellent. The supporting cast entertained me and the title character taught me a lesson: life's a garden, dig it! Joe may be an idiot, but that's what makes this film work. Joe's idiotic behavior and just being himself
    David T Super Reviewer
  • Jun 27, 2012
    Joe Dirt is an outlandish comedy that's full of laughs, though it's a bit weak on story. After wondering into a radio studio, Joe Dirt finds himself telling his life story to a DJ who's enraptured with his bizarre tale. The cast is fairly good, and includes David Spade, Dennis Miller, Brittany Daniel, and Christopher Walken. The comedy is pretty wild and sometimes goes too far, but a lot of it works. And while the film is full of colorful characters, the story doesn't stay with them long enough to really get invested in them. Joe Dirt takes a few missteps here and there, but it's still a lot of fun.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 07, 2012
    A decent comedy with a few laughs, Joe Dirt lacks an effective story, but manages to make you smile a few times. In terms of this being a good comedy, it isn't, but it's not the worst either. The film has some comical moments here and there, and though never anything great, this isn't a film to take seriously. Sometimes it's good to enjoy a mindless comedy; Joe Dirt is such a film. A mindless entertaining comedy, meant to watch on a rainy night, this film may have plenty of imperfections, and it is stupid quite a few times, but it's harmless fun. Don't expect a memorable comedy with this one, expect a dimwitted film, and you won't be disappointed. This is, like I said, a mindless comedy. Funny, but stupid, this is nonetheless entertaining for what it is. The film has charm. The film could have been better, but this isn't an awful film. I enjoyed the film for what it was, and thought it was mindless fun. Don't expect a great film with Joe Dirt, expect something amusing, and you won't be disappointed. This is the type of film that you watch with friend to have a good time. The film has its flaws, but it's not as bad as you'd might think. This simply put, a fun little flick, and is much better than any recent Adam Sandler flick. There's enough here to enjoy, just keep your expectations average, and you may enjoy this film. Joe Dirt could have been a better film, but it manages to entertaining and amusing despite its many flaws. David Spade does manage to keep it amusing throughout and the gags are plentiful, even though some are pretty dull at times. Worth watching at least once.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Feb 22, 2012
    Funny and much better then expected
    Brendan N Super Reviewer

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