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The Son of Joseph

2016Movie1 h 55 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes93%60%

A cathartic, philosophical comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A young man who lives with his mother and has never known his father, heads off to look for him. He finds a cynical and Machiavellian man who works as a publisher in Paris. After he attempts to kill him, he finds filial love thanks to his uncle.

Feels like

  • Intimate Family Drama
  • Philosophical Search for Identity
  • Sharp Literary Dialogue
  • Contemporary French Cinema
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Complex Moral Ambiguity
  • Subtle Religious Undertones
  • Psychological Realism
  • Quietly Profound
  • Nuanced Character Study

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Eugène Green
Written by
Eugène Green
Produced by
Alexander Akoka, Didier Jacob, Francine Jacob
Music by
Stéphane Thiébaut, Benoît De Clerck

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Facts

April 20, 2016 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
April 20, 2016
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Son of Joseph?"

Questions about The Son of Joseph

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Where can I stream The Son of Joseph?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, The Son of Joseph streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Son of Joseph worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Will The Son of Joseph make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Son of Joseph plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Son of Joseph in English?

French

No, it was made in French.