6.9/10
14,528
84 user 157 critic

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)

Trailer
1:53 | Trailer

Watch Now

With Prime Video

On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.

Director:

Gus Van Sant

Writers:

John Callahan (based on the book by), John Callahan (story by) | 4 more credits »
Reviews
Popularity
2,248 ( 133)

Joaquin Phoenix Through the Years

Joaquin Phoenix stars in Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, now in theaters. Get a closer look at the acclaimed actor's career on and off the screen.

See more Joaquin

4 nominations. See more awards »

Videos

Photos

Learn more

More Like This 

Crime | Drama | Mystery
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  

A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

Director: Lynne Ramsay
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov
Beautiful Boy I (2018)
Biography | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  

Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.

Director: Felix van Groeningen
Stars: Steve Carell, Maura Tierney, Jack Dylan Grazer
Adventure | Comedy | Crime
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X  

In 1850s Oregon, the infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally.

Director: Jacques Audiard
Stars: John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X  

A father and his thirteen year-old daughter are living an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon, when a small mistake derails their lives forever.

Director: Debra Granik
Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Foster, Jeffery Rifflard
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joaquin Phoenix ... John Callahan
Jonah Hill ... Donny
Rooney Mara ... Annu
Jack Black ... Dexter
Tony Greenhand ... Tim
Beth Ditto ... Reba
Mark Webber ... Mike
Ronnie Adrian ... Martingale
Kim Gordon ... Corky
Udo Kier ... Hans
Carrie Brownstein ... Suzanne
Ethan Tindukasiri ... Skateboarder #1
Sunny Suljic ... Skateboarder #2
Cree Kawa ... Skateboarder #3
Nolan Gross ... Skateboarder #4
Edit

Storyline

After Portland slacker John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix) nearly loses his life in a car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment - with encouragement from his girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a charismatic sponsor (Jonah Hill) - Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop a national following and grant him a new lease on life. Based on a true story, this poignant, insightful and often funny drama about the healing power of art is adapted from Callahan's autobiography and directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Gus Van Sant. Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto and Kim Gordon also star.

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Don't just sit there. Do nothing.


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, sexual content, some nudity and alcohol abuse | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

View content advisory »
Edit

Details

Country:

France | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2018 (Israel) See more »

Also Known As:

Al de'aga, who lo yagiah rakhok ba'regel See more »

Edit

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$83,339, 15 July 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,441,705, 13 September 2018

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,066,633, 16 August 2018
See more on IMDbPro »

Company Credits

Show more on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
See full technical specs »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

Art imitating life: this movies' plot evolves around a drunk who gets into a car wreck. Joaquin Phoenix has experienced alcohol addiction and a car accident in real life as well. 1 year after he went into rehab, on January 26, 2006, Phoenix was in a car accident on a winding canyon road that overturned his car. The cause was due to a brake failure though and not due to drunk driving. See more »

Goofs

The movie takes place in the 1970's and Donnie refers to god as Chucky from the horror movie but that movie did not come out until 1988. See more »

Quotes

Donnie: Drink water.
See more »


Soundtracks

Me and Baby Brother
Written by Thomas Allen (as Thomas Sylvester Allen), Harold R. Brown (as Harold Brown), Morris D. Dickerson (as Morris Dickerson), Lonnie Jordan (as LeRoy L. Jordan), Charles Miller (as Charles W. Miller), Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott
Performed by War
Courtesy of Far Out Productions, Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Right Management (US) LLC
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
Worth to see for Pheonix and Hill
20 February 2018 | by Alexander_Blanchett – See all my reviews

It was a tolerable drama about a alcohol addict who is bound to a wheelchair after a drinking caused car accident. The film shows how he cope with both his addiction and the new situation with the wheelchair. It is also a biopic about artist John Callahan. Joaquin Phoenix wonderfully portrays that troubled character and gives a great performance. He is one of the main reasons why this movie should be seen. Another powerhouse performance he can add to his resume. Jonah Hill also absolutely shines. He has one emotional scene towards the end that once again proves what a great and talented character and drama actor he is. I am glad this talent is noticed after his two Oscar nominations and that he keeps getting those roles. Rooney Mara was a bit wasted. She was lovely and had a lovely character but really not all that much to do in the film. Gus Van Sant delivers most of the time, but the film had too many lengths and I wasnt a fan of the time shifting he used. Still a good film for sure, especially to watch Phoenix and Hill.


16 of 35 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 84 user reviews »

Contribute to This Page

Stream Trending Movies With Prime Video

Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.

Start your free trial



Recently Viewed