Joe Bell (2021) -

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.

It first debuted at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as Good Joe Bell . Joe Bell (2021)

The film currently holds a "Mixed or Average" rating on IMDb and Metacritic. Joe Bell (2021) Movie Review Critics from Screen Daily and other reviewers praised

Some reviewers found the film's nonlinear storytelling—which uses Jadin as an "apparition" or mental companion during Joe's walk—to be an effective way to explore their relationship. However, others argued the film focused too much on the father's redemption and "pain" rather than the son's lived experience. The film currently holds a "Mixed or Average"

Directed by and written by the Academy Award-winning duo Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana ( Brokeback Mountain ), the movie stars Mark Wahlberg as Joe Bell and Reid Miller as Jadin.

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.