A Day in the Death of Joe Egg_
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.
Starring
Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and...
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (10)
Alan Bates
Bri
Janet Suzman
Sheila
Peter Bowles
Freddie
Joan Hickson
Grace
Sheila Gish
Pam
Elizabeth Robillard
Josephine
Murray Melvin
Doctor
Constance Chapman
Moonrocket Lady
Jean Marsh
Mother on moonrocket
Jill Goldston
Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)
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What is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg about?
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.
How long is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
The cast of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg includes Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles, Joan Hickson, Sheila Gish.
What is the rating of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama