Joe | Bell (2021)

The 2021 film Joe Bell (originally titled Good Joe Bell ) is a biographical drama that tells the heartbreaking true story of an Oregon father's cross-country walk to raise awareness about the consequences of bullying.

After several delays and a title change, Roadside Attractions released it in U.S. theatres on July 23, 2021 .

The film currently holds a "Mixed or Average" rating on IMDb and Metacritic. Joe Bell (2021) Movie Review Joe Bell (2021)

Critics were largely divided on the film's execution, leading to mixed reviews.

The film also features Connie Britton as Joe’s wife, Lola, and Gary Sinise as a local sheriff Joe meets on his journey. Critical Reception The 2021 film Joe Bell (originally titled Good

Critics from Screen Daily and other reviewers praised Reid Miller’s performance as Jadin, noting his ability to make the character feel deeply human rather than just a "symbol". Mark Wahlberg received credit for a raw and emotional portrayal that differed from his typical action roles.

The film is based on the life of , a man from La Grande, Oregon, whose 15-year-old son, Jadin Bell , died by suicide in February 2013 after being relentlessly bullied for being gay. The film currently holds a "Mixed or Average"

It first debuted at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as Good Joe Bell .