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Joshua

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 46min
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
12K
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Jacob Kogan in Joshua (2007)
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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 b... Read allThe 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.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.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
12K
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  • Director
    • George Ratliff
  • Writers
    • David Gilbert
    • George Ratliff
  • Stars
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Jacob Kogan
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Ratliff
  • Writers
    • David Gilbert
    • George Ratliff
  • Stars
    • Sam Rockwell
    • Vera Farmiga
    • Jacob Kogan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations

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    Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, and Jacob Kogan in Joshua (2007)
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    Top cast

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    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Brad Cairnas Brad Cairn
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Abby Cairnas Abby Cairn
    Jacob Kogan
    Jacob Kogan
    • Joshua Cairnas Joshua Cairn
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Hazel Cairnas Hazel Cairn
    Dallas Roberts
    Dallas Roberts
    • Ned Davidoffas Ned Davidoff
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Chester Jenkinsas Chester Jenkins
    Nancy Giles
    • Betsy Polsheckas Betsy Polsheck
    Linda Larkin
    Linda Larkin
    • Ms. Danforthas Ms. Danforth
    Alex Draper
    Alex Draper
    • Stewart Slocumas Stewart Slocum
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    • Pediatricianas Pediatrician
    Ezra Barnes
    Ezra Barnes
    • Fred Solomonas Fred Solomon
    Jodie Markell
    Jodie Markell
    • Ruth Solomonas Ruth Solomon
    Rufus Collins
    • Henry Abernathyas Henry Abernathy
    Haviland Morris
    Haviland Morris
    • Monique Abernathyas Monique Abernathy
    Tom Bloom
    Tom Bloom
    • Joe Cairnas Joe Cairn
    Antonia Stout
    Antonia Stout
    • Museum Stafferas Museum Staffer
    Randy Ryan
    Randy Ryan
    • Soccer Dadas Soccer Dad
    Evan Seligman
    • Soccer Teammateas Soccer Teammate
    • Director
      • George Ratliff
    • Writers
      • David Gilbert
      • George Ratliff
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The Cairn's life seems to be a harmonic family: The father Brad works as a stockbroker, his wife Abby takes care of their common new-born daughter Lily, and the 9-year-old Joshua is high-talented. But the appearances are deceptive. Joshua becomes gradual jealously, that his parents give the baby more attention than him. Therefore he begins to terrorize his family. —RSaVLSG
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The story of a perfect boy who had the perfect plan.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some disturbing behavior by a child
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The note that Joshua leaves for his father reads: "Dad,/Eaten lunch already/and gone to/The Brooklyn Museum of Art/having fun with Nunu and Lily." If you arrange the first letter of each line in order, it reveals an acrostic for "Death."
    • Goofs
      The video tape Joshua pulls from the drawer to watch is dated 2/29/1997. 1997 was not a leap year.
    • Quotes

      Homeless Man: Can you help me out, little man? Just something. Anything. I'm no chooser here.

      Joshua Cairn: I'll give you five dollars if you let me throw a rock at you.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Evil Children from Movies (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 - Marcia Funebre (Sulla Morte d'un Eroe)
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Performed by Nico Muhly

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A different Bad Seed
    The movie was a little creepy in a Bad Seed sort of way. You're dealing with a child that seems to have no real feelings for anyone. It was pretty good.
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    • Apr 19, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 13, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Devil's Child
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • ATO Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $482,355
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,233
      • Jul 8, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $719,968
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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