Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Joshua

  • 2002
  • G
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
Joshua (2002)
Tells the story of a possible second coming of Christ to a small U.S. town.
Play trailer2:05
1 Video
14 Photos
Drama

"Joshua" tells the story of a possible second coming of Christ to a small U.S. town."Joshua" tells the story of a possible second coming of Christ to a small U.S. town."Joshua" tells the story of a possible second coming of Christ to a small U.S. town.

  • Director
    • Jon Purdy
  • Writers
    • Joseph F. Girzone
    • Brad Mirman
    • Keith Giglio
  • Stars
    • Tony Goldwyn
    • F. Murray Abraham
    • Kurt Fuller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Purdy
    • Writers
      • Joseph F. Girzone
      • Brad Mirman
      • Keith Giglio
    • Stars
      • Tony Goldwyn
      • F. Murray Abraham
      • Kurt Fuller
    • 97User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
    Official Trailer

    Photos13

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 8
    View Poster

    Top cast42

    Edit
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Joshua
    F. Murray Abraham
    F. Murray Abraham
    • Father Tardone
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Father Pat Hayes
    Stacy Edwards
    Stacy Edwards
    • Maggie
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • The Pope
    Eddie Bo Smith Jr.
    • Theo
    Michael Guido
    • Aaron
    Matt Zeigler
    • Kevin
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Joan Casey
    Marc Grapey
    Marc Grapey
    • Steve Casey
    • (as Mark Grapey)
    Rich Komenich
    Rich Komenich
    • Ray Persini
    Dale Calandra
    Dale Calandra
    • Leo Persini
    Cedric Young
    • Charlie
    Tim Grimm
    • Bishop Anderson
    Jordan Allen
    Jordan Allen
    • Michael Reed
    James Meeks
    • Muntoe
    Bernie Landis
    • Rabbi Szeneth
    John Sierros
    • Policeman
    • (credit only)
    • Director
      • Jon Purdy
    • Writers
      • Joseph F. Girzone
      • Brad Mirman
      • Keith Giglio
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews97

    6.72.1K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    pazicky1

    A Rare Wholesome, Family Movie.

    Sans four letter words and violence, this movie is enjoyable family entertainment. Its message is not only "Christian" in nature, but also reflects back to those times in the first half of the twentieth century when we were able to walk the streets in safety, never lock our doors, and actually know our next door neighbor and the entire neighborhood for that matter. While it is predictable, the movie still holds one's interest from beginning to end. Don't look for the technical flubs or the adaptation of Joseph Girzone's book, and don't scoff at the ecumenicism, because the movie stands on its own. It is only based on the book and was scripted well. Just enjoy the sense of community and love. Tony Goldwyn is commendable in the role of Joshua and Academy Award Winner F Murray Abraham is notable as the skeptical and fear driven parish priest. The characters forming the community of Auburn display those neighborly times spoken of earlier in this review. Academy Award Nominee Giancarlo Giannini as the Pope is warm and genuine even in his short appearance on the screen. So, get the kids, mom and dad and grandma and grandpa (and the neighbors) into the living room and enjoy this movie together.
    joanne9

    OUTSTANDING, UPLIFTING

    The film "Joshua" was a pure delight.

    It was such a refreshing change from the junk that is on the screen today. To see a movie with no swearing or sex was a refreshing change.

    I loved the movie as did my husband. It made me cry for joy.

    There was a beautiful message to this movie of hope and love.

    The first time I had seen it I was at first a bit perplexed as to who Joshua really was. It didn't take long for me to figure it out, and when I did I cried with absolute joy.

    What a treasure this movie is and one that I recommend everyone to see.

    Joanne Lewis
    8mattedesa

    It's all about love

    It's not about what church you go to, it's not about doing good or

    doing bad, it's not about who likes you or how 'important' you are.

    It's all about love. We love others because God first loved us.

    That's the message this movie portrays as Joshua comes in this

    completely hypothetical portrayal of Christ coming to modern,

    small town America. He reminds the townspeople in plain, simple

    ways what it means to truly care for people. It's not trying to be a

    prophetic second coming film, only a fictional story designed to

    prove a point.

    Maybe the film's a little idealistic, maybe it's a little corny in a

    couple places. Who cares? I felt better after watching this movie

    than I have after any movie in a while. It's a nice change from the

    normal film of today's market which glorifies hatred and revenge.

    8 of 10
    10ccthemovieman-1

    Nice Story For Believers & Unbelievers

    Now here is an honest-to-goodness Christian movie, based on the best-selling book in the mid '90s by Fr. Joseph Girzone. This parable, I would think, would be a lot more effective evangelizing film than The Passion Of The Christ, only because this is so much more pleasant to watch. But it is no watered-down version, either. While Mel Gibson's film shows Christ's love in the incredibly- painful sacrifice he made, this movie shows the nature of His love in ordinary, everyday life with ordinary people.

    This is a not a Second Coming story, rather just what Jesus might be like if he re-appeared and mingled with human beings today, in this case in a small southern town in the United States.

    Here, "Joshua" (Tony Goldwyn) is pictured helping a diverse group of townspeople, ministering to them individually and helping them to come together as a community. He isn't arrogant or pushy about it; he just leads by example. A sub-plot involves his influence with two local priests: an older skeptical pharisee-like cleric (F. Murray Abraham) and his younger and personable assistant (Kurt Fuller).

    It's nicely done, with good production values and some solid acting. It's not too heavy-handed for the unbelievers while at the same inspiring to believers. As one of the latter, this movie just made me feel good all the way through. This kind of movie isn't just unusual.....it's downright rare.
    crennell

    Uplifting

    I thoroughly enjoyed this film,It carries a message of love and hope.

    It's the story of a simple carpenter and his unconditional love for all people no matter their race, colour or creed.

    It was well acted by good actors and when F Murray Abraham said "Oh my Lord", a shiver went up my spine as it did when Joshua said "Peter, do you not know me?" to the Pope.

    A nice wholesome film for christians and non-christians alike.

    More like this

    The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
    7.4
    The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn
    The Samuel Project
    7.6
    The Samuel Project
    The Perfect Stranger
    6.7
    The Perfect Stranger
    Love in Tahiti
    6.8
    Love in Tahiti
    Joshua
    5.8
    Joshua
    1 Message
    6.9
    1 Message
    Like Sunday, Like Rain
    6.9
    Like Sunday, Like Rain
    The Answer Man
    6.4
    The Answer Man
    Do You Believe?
    6.1
    Do You Believe?
    Take Me Home
    6.8
    Take Me Home
    God's Not Dead 2
    4.4
    God's Not Dead 2
    Shortcut to Happiness
    5.4
    Shortcut to Happiness

    Related interests

    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The band that appears at the "worship service" is the contemporary Christian group Third Day.
    • Goofs
      When Fr. Tardone goes to speak to the Bishop about Joshua, he tells the Bishop about "a man" who has come into the community. After describing a bit of what's been happening, regarding "the man," the Bishop asks Fr. Tardone, "And this Joshua can do that?" Fr. Tardone had never mentioned Joshua's name.
    • Quotes

      The Pope: Who are you?

      Joshua: Peter, don't you know me? The world has become such a frightening place. There's so much anger and not enough love. Deep in their hearts of so many people, there is an emptiness that nothing in this world can fill. And that emptiness makes it impossible for them to love.

      The Pope: It's so overwhelming. What should I do?

      Joshua: Remind them that I love them. That I died for them. Tell them that my love is real. That if they open their hearts to it, I will fill that emptiness and that they will be able to love one another. That's the message. Hasn't changed. Tell them. Tell them...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Geek (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Braver Newer World
      Written by Jimmie Dale Gilmore

      Performed by Pete Orta

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ17

    • How long is Joshua?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 19, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Epipany Films (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Джошуа
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Crusader Entertainment
      • Epiphany Films LLC
      • Feelmax
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,461,635
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,461,635
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.