What is Joel Potrykus's latest movie?

Joel Potrykus's most recent film is "Vulcanizadora" (2025).

Is Joel Potrykus a good actor?

Joel Potrykus has an average audience rating of 2.5/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in State of Modern Love, Vulcanizadora, Buzzard.

Joel Potrykus

Q: What is the best movie of Joel Potrykus?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Joel Potrykus is "State of Modern Love" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Joel Potrykus acted in?

Joel Potrykus has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Directing

Updated: May 12, 2026

9Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 10, 1977

Birth Place: Ossineke, Michigan, USA

About Joel Potrykus

Joel Potrykus (born July 10, 1977 in Ossineke, MI, USA) is a writer, director, cinematographer and editor who resides in Grand Rapids, MI. He works with a filmmaking band, Sob Noisse, including long-time collaborator Joshua Burge. He is best known for his award-winning surrealistic black comedies "Ape" (2012) and "Buzzard" (2014).

Joel Potrykus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joel Potrykus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joel Potrykus's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Joel Potrykus's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains State of Modern Love, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Joel Potrykus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joel Potrykus's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

State of Modern Love (2017) movie poster

★7.0

State of Modern Love: A womanizing man-child binges on sex and alcohol, experiments with ayahuasca for addiction therapy and comes to terms wi

State of Modern Love

2017•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Vulcanizadora: Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their pl

Vulcanizadora

2025•Comedy

★5.4

★5.4

Buzzard: Paranoia forces small-time scam artist Marty to flee his hometown and hide out in a dangerous Detroit. With nothing but

Buzzard

2015•Comedy

★4.0

★4.0

Accidental Exorcist: Fate has dealt Richard Vanuck a very strange hand; he's a natural born exorcist. In fact, he's the best there's ever bee

Accidental Exorcist

2016•Horror

★0.0

The Value Of Nothing (2023) movie poster

★0.0

The Value Of Nothing: A conversation about simulations leads to a collapse of realities, atypical antics ensue.

The Value Of Nothing

2023

Full Filmography

Every movie Joel Potrykus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Vulcanizadora	Derek Skiba	Average	Similar →
2023	The Value Of Nothing	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Too Dead to Die	Bucky	Flop	Similar →
2020	Life's a Bitch Then You Die	Joel the Neighbor	Flop	Similar →
2020	Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	MCA & Me	Self - Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2017	State of Modern Love	Self	Hit	Similar →
2016	Accidental Exorcist	Derek	Flop	Similar →
2015	Buzzard	Derek	Flop	Similar →

Joel Potrykus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joel Potrykus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Potrykus is "State of Modern Love" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Joel Potrykus acted in?

Joel Potrykus has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joel Potrykus?

Other notable films include "Vulcanizadora", "Buzzard", and "Accidental Exorcist".