Joshua (2007)

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 46m

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Release Date:

Jul 6, 2007

Runtime:

1hr 46m

Synopsis

The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua (Kogan), an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.

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  • Nov 21, 2025

    Vera Farmiga had the absolute worst luck with having kids in the late 2000s.

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    Horror Syndrome
    Horror Syndrome
    Oct 2, 2026

    “Nobody will ever love you.” - Joshua Cairn George Ratliff’s Joshua is a psychological thriller film. This is Jacob Kogan’s feature film debut. The film takes place with the arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for…

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    Darius 🇵🇸
    Darius 🇵🇸
    Mar 7, 2021

    what is it with creepy kids not leaving vera farmiga alone huh

    49 Likes
    kate
    kate
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    Nov 23, 2018

    I believe this is a horror movie made for parents whose fear is that their children are smarter than they are. If I’m wrong (likely!), and it’s taken at face value, then what we have here is a Damien-like child who manipulates his parents into sheer panic. We are along for…

    45 Likes
    Digital Press
    Digital Press
    May 28, 2023

    82/100 Fourth viewing (last seen during its original theatrical release), no change. Still floored by Ratliff's uniquely unsettling rhythm here, e.g. cutting away on Joshua holding up the dead dog's collar and saying "We should keep this," which doesn't really signify much…

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    Mike D'Angelo
    Mike D'Angelo
    Apr 18, 2021

    this is why i don't want kids

    41 Likes
    🕷️JohnWick🕸️ 🎃
    🕷️JohnWick🕸️ 🎃
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    Jul 6, 2007

    82/100 [written for Las Vegas Weekly] The first discordant note in Joshua, George Ratliff’s spectacularly creepy tale of an affluent New York family in crisis, is neither sinister nor supernatural, and yet for some reason it puts you immediately on edge. Hotshot…

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    Mike D'Angelo
    Mike D'Angelo
    Oct 15, 2018

    This movie should be titled, "A Baby Cries for 105 Minutes."

    38 Likes
    Michelle
    Michelle
    Jul 29, 2021

    This whole film was strange… but nothing was stranger than the Dave Matthews song during the credits.

    37 Likes
    Helen
    Helen

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  • Jess
    Jess loved
    Joshua

    If you loved The Omen, you’d love this, too!! The ending was amazing, as well (in my opinion). Sent chills down my spine, especially that piano scene!! So great!!

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    Julie Messina
    Julie Messina loved
    Joshua

    Very disturbing

    1Y
    Jay
    Jay liked
    Joshua

    Wild lol

    3Y
  • Luca Tosti
    Luca Tosti is "meh" on
    Joshua

    4/10

    2Y

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua (2007) (2007) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Joshua (2007) (2007)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Joshua (2007) (2007) about?
The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua (Kogan), an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.