Joshua
Short description
Living in a Manhattan apartment, Brad and Abby Cairn see their stable lives unravel following the birth of their daughter, Lily. Their nine-year-old son, Joshua, is an exceptionally intelligent and refined boy who struggles with the arrival of his sibling. As the family deals with the pressures of a newborn and domestic stress, Joshua's polite demeanor masks a disturbing nature, leading to an escalating atmosphere of tension and fear within the home.
The film was directed by George Ratliff, who also co-wrote the screenplay with David Gilbert. This was the first of three films directed by Ratliff, followed by Salvation Boulevard and Welcome Home. The cast features Sam Rockwell and Vera Farmiga as the parents, with Jacob Kogan playing the title role. Other cast members include Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts, and Michael McKean.
The movie received a moderate response from viewers, earning a 5.8 rating on IMDb from 14,000 votes and a 5.6 rating on TMDB from 297 votes. Film critics gave the production a slightly higher score of 6.3 based on 98 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- The role of Joshua's younger brother was played by the newborn brother of the actor who played Jacob Kogan.
- The first letters of the words in the note that Joshua leaves for his father spell out the word “death”.
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