Joshua (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Joshua is a 2007 drama thriller directed by George Ratliff, starring Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga and Jacob Kogan. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $719,968 worldwide. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- George Ratliff
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joshua About?
The premise of Joshua without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brad and Abby, a successful stockbroker and his wife, live a seemingly perfect life with their gifted son, Joshua. The arrival of a new baby daughter should bring even more joy, but unsettling events begin to occur. Their pets die mysteriously, the infant cries incessantly, and Joshua displays a disturbing obsession with mummification. As the family's idyllic existence unravels, they must confront a growing sense of dread and a darkness connected to their extraordinary child.
Joshua Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- baby
- character name as title
- forename as title
- evangelical christian
- cut foot
- precocious child
- woman uses crutches
- death of dog
- bipolar disorder
- pushed down stairs
- private school
- jealous child
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- death of pet
- bloody wound
- music recital
- pool of blood
- one breast exposed
- sex in bed
- framed
- co written by director
- newborn
- stockbroker
- museum
- boy
- eccentricity
- nervous breakdown
- vomiting
- newborn baby
- manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- walking in the park
- soccer
- playing piano
- passionate kiss
- nursery
- hide and seek
- egyptian mythology
- baby carriage
- sex
- new york city
- kitchen
- family relationships
- video camera
- piano
- talented child
- pediatrician
- uncle nephew relationship
- teddy bear
- talent show
- squash
Joshua Cast
Sam Rockwell leads the cast, with Vera Farmiga and Jacob Kogan. Directed by George Ratliff.
- Director George Ratliff
More from George Ratliff
More films directed by George Ratliff, best-rated first: Hell House, Welcome Home and Salvation Boulevard.
Joshua Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Joshua 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 57% User score
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Joshua Plot Summary
What happens in Joshua from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film intricately explores the lives of Brad Cairn, played by Sam Rockwell, and his wife Abby Cairn, portrayed by Vera Farmiga, as they navigate the complexities of parenthood within the bustling backdrop of New York City. They find themselves at the helm of a seemingly perfect life, raising their exceptionally intelligent nine-year-old son, Joshua, who is brought to life by the talented Jacob Kogan. However, beneath the surface of this affluent lifestyle lies a chilling reality.
Full summary
The whole story of Joshua, scene by scene
Joshua Box Office
Joshua grossed $719,968 worldwide. $482,355 came from the US and Canada and $237,613 (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$720K
- US & Canada
- $482.4K
- International
- $237.6K
Joshua Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joshua.
How Well Do You Know Joshua?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Joshua's remarkable talent?
Cars in Joshua
7 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1986 Dodge Ram Van.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1986 Dodge Ram Van Background role -
1988 GMC Sierra Background role -
2005 Honda Odyssey Background role
Joshua Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Joshua - Der Erstgeborene” and “El hijo del mal (Joshua)”.
- Also known as
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- Joshua - Der Erstgeborene
- El hijo del mal (Joshua)
- El hijo del mal
- Teufelskind - Joshua
- Джошуа
- Joshua - O Filho do Mal
- ג'ושוע
- Milovaný Joshua
- 约书亚
- 조슈아
- Devil's Child
- โจชัว บริสุทธิ์ซ่อนอำมหิต
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- 天魔約書亞
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Joshua FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Joshua, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joshua?
Joshua runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Joshua released?
Joshua was released on July 6, 2007.
Who directed Joshua?
Joshua was directed by George Ratliff.
More films by George Ratliff Who is in the cast of Joshua?
Joshua stars Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga and Jacob Kogan.
How much did Joshua make at the box office?
Joshua grossed $719,968 worldwide ($482,355 domestic, $237,613 international).
How is Joshua rated?
Joshua has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Joshua have a post-credit scene?
No. Joshua has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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