Joe's Apartment
Sex, Bugs, and Rock 'n Roll.
1996 • 81 min • Comedy · Fantasy
Synopsis
A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 58 Audience · 387 · 100%
Joe, a new arrival to New York City, finds himself sharing his dilapidated apartment with thousands of singing and dancing cockroaches. As he navigates his new life, Joe discovers these insect roommates have surprisingly strong opinions and can even offer relationship advice. This musical comedy features a unique blend of live-action and puppetry.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some crude humor and bathroom jokes
- Brief suggestive dialogue and situations
- Mild peril involving the protagonists and insects
What it models well
- Friendship in unexpected places
- Perseverance in a new city
- Acceptance of differences
Talk about it after
- How to deal with new and challenging living situations
- The importance of finding your voice and standing up for yourself
- Understanding the concept of rent and responsibility
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Top billed cast
Director: John Payson • Crew: John Payson
Trailers & clips
Joe's Apartment (1996) Original Trailer
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