Joshua

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Joshua

G

Released Apr 19, 2002

1h 30m

Drama

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A man arrives in a small town. At first, no one knows his name; no one knows where he came from. The locals want to call him a stranger, but when they meet him, he makes them feel quite the opposite. Joshua (Tony Goldwyn) is seemingly everywhere at once, making the kind of impression that few have ever felt. But it is exactly this influence that creates a division between the stubbornly orthodox Father Tardone and the well-meaning but less-than-confident Father Pat.

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Critics Consensus

Joshua is well-intentioned, but too heavy-handed.

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New York Daily News

Rated: 3/4

Jul 3, 2007

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

It's a persuasive spiritual journey, sentimental at times but never hopelessly cloying.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 19, 2002

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Chris Willman

Entertainment Weekly

Christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their Lord as a luv-spreading Dr. Feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists, who might even praise God for delivering such an instant camp classic.

Rated: D-

Jun 12, 2002

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Los Angeles Daily News

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 7, 2007

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: B-

Jul 6, 2007

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Film Threat

Rated: 1/5

Dec 6, 2005

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John A

The casting is pretty good and the contemporary premise for the subject matter is interesting and all but this film lacks the subtle and thought-provoking arthouse touch it needs from a serious director.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/23

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Audience Member

I adore this movie. I am moved by this movie every time I watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Loved it! A simple message in today's lingo!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Wondrous at a bland scale with easy religious though ever surprising, unidentifiable speculation that speaks volume for unity and separately motivated by whatever faith simply lies there. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Wonderful message. A bit tongue and cheek

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

I loved it. Very touching and timely. Abraham and Goldwyn were great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Jon Purdy

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Tony Goldwyn

Joshua

F. Murray Abraham

Father Tardone

Kurt Fuller

Father Pat

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Synopsis

A man arrives in a small town. At first, no one knows his name; no one knows where he came from. The locals want to call him a stranger, but when they meet him, he makes them feel quite the opposite. Joshua (Tony Goldwyn) is seemingly everywhere at once, making the kind of impression that few have ever felt. But it is exactly this influence that creates a division between the stubbornly orthodox Father Tardone and the well-meaning but less-than-confident Father Pat.

Director: Jon Purdy
Producer: Howard Baldwin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Paul Pompian
Screenwriter: Joseph F. Girzone, Brad Mirman, Keith Giglio
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Crusader Entertainment LLC
Rating: G
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.3M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround

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