A Guy Named Joe_
"A guy—a gal—a pal—it’s swell!"
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
Starring
Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson
Box Office
$5.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
A Guy Named Joe earned $5.4M worldwide on a $2.6M budget — a 104% return on investment.
Year context
A Guy Named Joe was released 82 years ago in 1944.
A Guy Named Joe is a Drama, Romance, War film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
Spencer Tracy
Pete Sandidge
Irene Dunne
Dorinda Durston
Van Johnson
Ted Randall
Ward Bond
Al Yackey
James Gleason
“Nails” Kilpatrick
Lionel Barrymore
The General
Barry Nelson
Dick Rumney
Esther Williams
Ellen Bright
Henry O'Neill
Col. Sykes
Don DeFore
James J. Rourke
Charles Smith
Sanderson
Addison Richards
Maj. Corbett
Irving Bacon
Cpl. Henderson (uncredited)
Eve Whitney
Rourke’s girlfriend (uncredited)
Kirk Alyn
Officer in Heaven (uncredited)
BA
Bill Arthur
Cadet (uncredited)
Martin Ashe
Sergeant in Chinese Restaurant (uncredited)
GA
George Atkinson
Waiter (uncredited)
DB
Dora Baker
Charwoman (uncredited)
Steve Barclay
Flier (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.6M
Budget
$5.4M
Revenue
+104%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (54 votes)
Budget
$2,627,000
Box Office
$5,363,000
Profit
+$2,736,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Guy Named Joe about?
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
How long is A Guy Named Joe?
A Guy Named Joe has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in A Guy Named Joe?
The cast of A Guy Named Joe includes Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson, Ward Bond, James Gleason.
How much did A Guy Named Joe make at the box office?
A Guy Named Joe earned $5,363,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,627,000.
What is the rating of A Guy Named Joe?
A Guy Named Joe has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 54 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Romance
War
Fantasy