Joshua (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Joshua is a 2002 drama directed by Jon Purdy, starring Tony Goldwyn and F. Murray Abraham. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jon Purdy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artisan Entertainment
- 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.
In a small American town, anticipation builds as residents await the arrival of a man believed to be a messianic figure. As rumors of a second coming circulate, the community grapples with questions of faith and doubt. The enigmatic newcomer challenges their beliefs, forcing them to confront the true meaning of hope and the nature of miracles. The town must determine whether this figure is a genuine savior or a deceptive pretender.
Joshua Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- faith
- mysterious stranger
- stranger in town
- carpenter
- christian
- based on novel
- character name as title
- one word title
- united states of america
- guitar
- blind woman
- stuttering
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- death
- baptist church
- second coming
- pope
- church
- stranger
- priest
- crossing oneself
- reference to the columbia house music club
- boot
- camera
- colosseum rome
- wood chisel
- draw blade
- listening to music
- revivalism
- log
- crisis of faith
- fear of loving
- afraid to love
- artist
- reference to peter the apostle
- building a church
- supernatural power
- television reporter
- black american
- african american
- brought back to life
- raising the dead
- postman
- walking into a river
- church bell
- statuette
- cooking
- landlady
- rain
- death of husband
- book
Where to Watch Joshua
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Joshua Cast
Tony Goldwyn leads the cast, with F. Murray Abraham. Directed by Jon Purdy.
- Director Jon Purdy
Joshua Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Joshua 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Joshua Plot Summary
What happens in Joshua from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joshua, portrayed by Tony Goldwyn, arrives in the quiet town of Auburn and quietly begins to alter the lives of everyone he meets simply by being around them. The town, filled with small rituals and familiar faces, watches this enigmatic newcomer with a mix of curiosity and caution as he makes his presence felt in subtle, undeniable ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Joshua, scene by scene
Joshua Box Office
Joshua grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
Joshua Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joshua.
Cars in Joshua
22 cars on screen, including the 1948 Ford F-1 and the 1990 Lincoln Town Car.
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1998 Mercury Sable Minor role -
1992 SAAB 9000 CS Minor role
Joshua Also Known As
Also known as “Джошуа”.
- Also known as
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- Джошуа
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Joshua FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Joshua, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joshua?
Joshua runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Joshua released?
Joshua was released on September 20, 2002.
Who directed Joshua?
Joshua was directed by Jon Purdy.
More films by Jon Purdy Who is in the cast of Joshua?
Joshua stars Tony Goldwyn and F. Murray Abraham.
Where can I watch Joshua?
In the US, Joshua is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Joshua make at the box office?
Joshua grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
How is Joshua rated?
Joshua has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Joshua have a post-credit scene?
No. Joshua has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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