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Joshua

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

20075.61h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by George Ratliff
Written by George Ratliff, David Gilbert
Produced by Johnathan Dorfman, George Paaswell
Box Office0Revenue: $720K

Top Cast

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Brad Cairn

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Abby Cairn

Jacob Kogan

Jacob Kogan

Joshua Cairn

Celia Weston

Celia Weston

Hazel Cairn

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Uncle Ned

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Chester

Randy Ryan

Randy Ryan

Soccer Dad

Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles

Betsy Polsheck

Linda Larkin

Linda Larkin

Ms. Danforth

Alex Draper

Alex Draper

Stewart Slocum

Themes & Keywords

child abusebabysibling relationshipnannymother-in-lawbibleintellectually giftedsleeplessnessmalicedepressed

About Joshua

Joshua is a drama, thriller, horror film released in 2007 exploring themes of child abuse, baby, sibling relationship, nanny, mother-in-law, bible. Directed by George Ratliff, it stars Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Jacob Kogan. 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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