Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)

A prophet who has the ability to interpret dreams is sold into slavery in Egypt, where people learn of his gifts.

Directors:

Rob LaDuca, Robert C. Ramirez (as Robert Ramirez)

Writers:

Eugenia Bostwick-Singer (screenplay), Raymond Singer (screenplay)

Stars:

Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, Richard Herd

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Affleck	...	Joseph (voice)
Mark Hamill	...	Judah (voice)
Richard Herd	...	Jacob (voice)
Maureen McGovern	...	Rachel (voice)
Jodi Benson	...	Asenath (voice)
Judith Light	...	Zuleika (voice)
James Eckhouse	...	Potiphar (voice)
Richard McGonagle	...	Pharaoh (voice)
David Campbell	...	Joseph (singing voice)
Steven Weber	...	Simeon / Slave Trader (voice)
Dan Castellaneta	...	Auctioneer / Horse Trader (voice)
Rene Auberjonois	...	Butler (voice)
Ken Hudson Campbell	...	Baker (voice) (as Ken Campbell)
Tom Virtue	...	Reuben (voice)
Jeff Bennett	...	Levi (voice)

Storyline

When Joseph receives a beautiful coat from his parents, his ten brothers hate him even more, and are driven to sell him to desert merchants, who take him to Egypt. There he is made the servant of a wealthy Egyptian who misunderstands him, and has him thrown into prison. He shows his God-given gift by interpreting the dreams of two other prisoners. Eventually, the Pharaoh begins to be plagued by dreams, and sends for Joseph, who interprets them and saves Egypt in the process. He is made second in command to Pharaoh, and has most of Egypt's grain stored. Eventually his brothers arrive in Egypt to buy food because of famine, and he must forgive them. Then the dreams that had angered his brothers, were in reality prophecies that had come from God.

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Plot Keywords:

bible | egypt | dream | pharaoh | prison | 

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Biography | Drama | Family | History | Musical

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

DreamWorks SKG

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Joseph: King of Dreams

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks Home Entertainment, Universal Home Video

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Affleck, the voice of Joseph, would later play Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Suicide Squad (2016). Val Kilmer, the voice of Moses in The Prince of Egypt (1998), played Batman in Batman Forever (1997). Additionally, Mark Hamill, the voice of Judah, voiced the Joker in various Batman cartoons, starting with Batman: The Animated Series (1992).

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Goofs

Sunflowers are featured often within the movie, usually in connection with Joseph's mother, Rachel. However, sunflowers are native to the Americas, and did not grow elsewhere until European explorers brought seeds back with them during the 16th century.

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Quotes

Joseph: The three vines signify three days. In three days, Pharaoh will bring you back to the palace, a free man.
Butler: If only it were true.
Joseph: It is true. And when you're free, tell Pharaoh about my gift. Please, promise me.

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Connections

Follows The Prince of Egypt (1998)

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Soundtracks

Bloom Reprise
Performed by Jodi Benson
Produced and Arranged by Danny Pelfrey
Music and lyrics by John Joseph Bucchino

User Reviews

Well done

I feel that since I am not a particular person who follows the stories of the bible that I can look at this and enjoy it for the artistry and that it is an incredible story told in animation. At first I wasn't sure if I'd actually like the film because it was a bible from the story. At first I watched it just to hear the music, but as I watched the film it became more and more about the film itself not the music. Overall I thought it was a story well told. Ben Affleck did a good job as Joseph. It wasn't a role he had taken on before so that made it more interesting. I liked all the actors in it. It was different. But I also appriciate the actor/singers who gave thier singing talent to make the piece. For example David Campbell(who sang for Joseph) has an incredible array of talent and did a wonderful job with the singing. I feel with Ben Afflect performing by just plain voice and David Campbell performing as the singing voice made it interesting to watch. They as well as the other actors and singers make the movie complete and wonderful to watch. Overall a wonderful story well told.