Joey.

Name: Joey
Genre: Adventure, Family
Released: 1997-12-26
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Alex McKenna, Ed Begley Jr., Jamie Croft

A little kangaroo needs a big rescue.

A country boy finds a baby kangaroo separated from its parents. Learning that they have been taken for illegal fighting sends him on a mission to reunite the animals.

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Why it’s a little special

A child's determination to protect wildlife powers an Australian rescue adventure.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Animal cruelty and illegal animal fighting are part of the plot. Includes threatening adults, peril and brief mild language.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Ian Barry
Starring: Alex McKenna, Ed Begley Jr., Jamie Croft
Written by: Stuart Beattie
Produced by: Michael Lake, Alex Waislitz, Heloise Waislitz, Greg Coote, Robyn Burke
Release date: December 26, 1997
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Family
Studio: MGM
Language: English (Australia)

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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