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After his 15-year-old son, Jadin (played by Reid Miller), died by suicide following relentless homophobic bullying, Joe decides to walk from Oregon to New York City to speak out against bullying and intolerance ( 1.1.1 , 1.4.2).
⚠️ The film explores heavy themes including suicide, homophobic bullying, and intense grief .
Reflecting the real-life events, the film concludes with a second tragic event—Joe Bell was struck and killed by a truck in Colorado during his walk (1.4.2, 1.4.4). Joe Bell 2020 - 93 min Dramma • Avventura
While performances were generally lauded, some critics from outlets like Roger Ebert and The Wrap felt the non-linear structure and focus on the father’s perspective occasionally overshadowed the son's own story (1.1.3, 1.3.7).
R for strong language and disturbing material related to bullying and suicide (1.1.9, 1.5.6). Reception & Themes After his 15-year-old son, Jadin (played by Reid
💡 If you're looking for where to watch it, as of April 2026, the film has previously been available on platforms like Netflix and Apple TV .
as Jadin Bell (widely praised for his performance) (1.1.1, 1.3.4 ). Connie Britton as Lola Bell (Joe's wife) (1.2.2). While performances were generally lauded, some critics from
The 2020 film (also known as Good Joe Bell ) is a biographical drama directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by the Academy Award-winning team of Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry ( 1.2.2 , 1.4.1). It stars Mark Wahlberg as a father grappling with guilt and grief following a family tragedy. Core Premise & Plot