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Joshua

2007Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic696.8Rotten Tomatoes61%39%

An eerie, intriguing drama movie about family and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

The story of a perfect boy who had the perfect plan.

The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua, an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Troubled Child
  • Family Disintegration
  • Sinister Atmosphere
  • Unsettling
  • Mind Games
  • Dark
  • Intrigue

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
George Ratliff
Written by
George Ratliff, David Gilbert
Produced by
George Paaswell, Johnathan Dorfman
Music by
Nico Muhly

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Facts

January 21, 2007 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
January 21, 2007
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$719,968
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Wham Line, Attention Whore, Voodoo Shark +9

  • Wham Line
  • Attention Whore
  • Voodoo Shark
  • The Sociopath
  • Shout-Out
  • "You!" Exclamation
  • False Innocence Trick
  • All Art Is Autobiographical
  • Kick the Dog
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Writing About Your Crime
  • The Plan

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Joshua?"

Questions about Joshua

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Joshua?

Prime

In the United States, Joshua streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Joshua worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Will Joshua scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Joshua?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Joshua use?

Wham LineAttention WhoreVoodoo SharkThe SociopathShout-Out"You!" ExclamationFalse Innocence TrickAll Art Is AutobiographicalKick the DogGreen-Eyed MonsterWriting About Your CrimeThe Planand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Wham Line, Attention Whore, and Voodoo Shark.