Movie

Joe Gould's Secret

★ 6.0(21)20001h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Stanley Tucci
Release date: 2000-01-21
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Joe Gould's Secret

Joe Gould's Secret is a 2000 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Stanley Tucci, starring Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci and Hope Davis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Joe Gould's Secret in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Around 1940, New Yorker staff writer Joe Mitchell meets Joe Gould, a Greenwich Village character who cadges meals, drinks, and contributions to the Joe Gould Fund and who is writing a voluminous Oral History of the World, a record of 20,000 conversations he's overheard. Mitchell is fascinated with this Harvard grad and writes a 1942 piece about him, "Professor Seagull," bringing Gould some celebrity and an invitation to join the Greenwich Village Ravens, a poetry club he's often crashed. Gould's touchy, querulous personality and his frequent dropping in on Mitchell for hours of chat lead to a breakup, but the two Joes stay in touch until Gould's death and Mitchell's unveiling of the secret.

Cast

Ian Holm

Joe Gould

Stanley Tucci

Joe Mitchell

Hope Davis

Therese Mitchell

Sarah Hyland

Elizabeth Mitchell

Hallee Hirsh

Nora Mitchell

Celia Weston

Sarah

Patrick Tovatt

Harold Ross

Susan Sarandon

Alice Neel

Patricia Clarkson

Vivian Marquie

John Tormey

Harry Kolis

Jack A. O'Connell

Chef

Jerry Mayer

Minetta Bartender

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Joe Gould's Secret in Canada?+

Joe Gould's Secret is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Joe Gould's Secret on Netflix?+

Joe Gould's Secret is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Joe Gould's Secret?+

Joe Gould's Secret has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Joe Gould's Secret?+

Joe Gould's Secret stars Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis, Sarah Hyland and Hallee Hirsh.

When did Joe Gould's Secret come out?+

Joe Gould's Secret is a 2000 movie directed by Stanley Tucci.

What genre is Joe Gould's Secret?+

Joe Gould's Secret is Drama film.

Who directed Joe Gould's Secret?+

Joe Gould's Secret was directed by Stanley Tucci.