Joe Somebody

Joe Scheffer is a mild-mannered video specialist who lives quietly for his work and his young daughter, until an encounter with an office bully leaves him publicly humiliated. When the incident happens in front of his child, Joe decides he can no longer be the guy who lets life happen to him. The humiliation sparks a determination to reclaim his dignity and prove to himself and others that he’s more than just another face in the cubicle farm.

He embarks on a comic and earnest quest for self-improvement, undergoing a personal makeover and taking martial arts lessons from a washed-up action star to prepare for a showdown with his tormentor. As Joe trains, he discovers a new confidence and a willingness to take risks, learning that courage often looks clumsy before it becomes genuine. Friends, coworkers, and even strangers begin to take notice as word spreads about the looming rematch.

What begins as a bid for vengeance turns into a larger journey about identity, respect, and what it means to be a good father and colleague. The attention from the rematch propels Joe into the spotlight, altering his career trajectory and his social standing, but it also forces him to reconcile newfound popularity with the real values he wants to pass on to his daughter. Blending humor with heart, the film follows a relatable underdog as he fights not just for pride, but for a life he can be proud of.