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Joshua

R20071h 45mGeorge Ratliff
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 61% · Metacritic 69

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"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.

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Child AbuseBabySibling RelationshipNannyMother-in-lawBibleIntellectually GiftedSleeplessnessMaliceDepressed

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joshua (2007) about?

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.

Who stars in Joshua?

Joshua stars Sam Rockwell (Brad Cairn), Vera Farmiga (Abby Cairn), Jacob Kogan (Joshua Cairn), Celia Weston (Hazel Cairn), Dallas Roberts (Uncle Ned). The film was directed by George Ratliff.

How long is Joshua?

Joshua has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is Joshua worth watching?

Joshua holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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