Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

1999

1h 30m

Drama

Musical

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86%

7 Reviews

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80%

10,000+ Ratings

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An adaptation of the hit Lloyd-Webber stage musical based on the Old Testament story of the youngest son of Jacob tells of his betrayal by his jealous brothers and of his being sold into slavery.

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Rachel Wagner

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It's perfect for Broadway buffs like me.

Jun 18, 2019

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Stage musical successfully brought to the screen.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 15, 2010

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A sweet, candy-colored confection for the entire family.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 4, 2010

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Sep 7, 2005

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Stagey production w/enthusiastic Donny Osmond.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 5, 2005

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A flamboyant interpretation of the classic Webber-Rice rock musical.

Mar 13, 2002

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Michael G

Alex Edelman's "Just For Us" comedy special inspired me to watch this movie and I will never forgive him for that. But everyone should watch Alex's special anyway. It's brilliant, unlike this cringe-inducing fiasco.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Autumn M

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat is definitely dated. This sweet, confection is firmly set in the 1970's. It is a fanciful, comic retelling of the Joseph story from the Bible. It was okay, but I feel the same way about JATC that I felt about West Side Story, the subject material does not mesh with the tone. The themes of forgiveness, atonement, jealousy and honor get muddled in this strange musical. The music was good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Madie R

I'm pretty sure this movie started my love of musicals and movies. I wore out my VHS copy b/c I would constantly watch this over and over again. I also have a soft spot for this adaptation as it got me through some hard times as a kid. With brilliant, upbeat music from Andrew Lloyd Webber and catchy lyrics by Tim Rice, Donny Osmond leads a superb ensemble in adapting this beloved Broadway show for the silver screen. This is the only version of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" you will ever need to watch!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Tabitha B

Love this musical, love Donny Osmond in the role. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the school play aspect. They could have made this into a real world musical.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Mossy c

was very Christian and was decidedly for children, however I would never take any friends or family to watch this willingly.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Joshua H

Well, not everything clicked for me and it feeling more centred for kids meant it was harder for it to click with me, but the songs were charming, was somewhat accurate to the story (despite not really mentioning God in a story that Gods very much involved with) plus some fun scenes making a fun watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/23

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David Mallet

Director

Donny Osmond

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Maria Friedman

Narrator

Richard Attenborough

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Synopsis

An adaptation of the hit Lloyd-Webber stage musical based on the Old Testament story of the youngest son of Jacob tells of his betrayal by his jealous brothers and of his being sold into slavery.

Director: David Mallet
Screenwriter: Time Rice
Genre: Drama, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2019
Runtime: 1h 30m

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