Walkaway Joe
A young boy named Dallas goes on a search for his pool-hustling father after he abandons their family. Dallas is determined to bring his father home when he meets Joe Haley, a drifter wrestling with a past he'd rather forget, who feels responsible for Dallas' safety and reluctantly takes him in.
Release Year
2020
Runtime
89 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Drama, Action
Story Snapshot
A young boy named Dallas goes on a search for his pool-hustling father after he abandons their family. Dallas is determined to bring his father home when he meets Joe Haley, a drifter wrestling with a past he'd rather forget, who feels responsible for Dallas' safety and reluctantly takes him in.
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Walkaway Joe is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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