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During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.


After eight-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she begins to act out violently to protect herself. This emotional trauma leads to conflicts between her parents as they search for justice, and a way to feel safe again.

Mason Reeves
Josephine

Channing Tatum
Damien

Gemma Chan
Claire

Philip Ettinger
Greg

Syra McCarthy
Sandra

Eleanore Pienta
Kerry

Dana Millican
Ms. Hoffman

Michael Angelo Covino
Francisco Castellanos

Stefanie Estes
Ms. Volk

Michael X. Sommers
Mr. Larson
Josephine is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2026 exploring themes of rape, sexual abuse, san francisco, california, trauma, sexual violence, psychological thriller. Directed by Beth de Araújo, it stars Mason Reeves, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan. After eight-year-old Josephine accidentally witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park, she begins to act out violently to protect herself. This emotional trauma leads to conflicts between her parents as they search for justice, and a way to feel safe again.
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