Joseph

Joseph

Directed by Roger Young

Produced by Turner Pictures, Beta Film

1995185 min8.2 / 10

A biblical epic about betrayal, redemption, and divine providence, tracing Joseph's rise from slavery to power and his eventual reconciliation with the brothers who wronged him.

Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.

Questions people ask

  • Does Joseph end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Joseph sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Joseph easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Joseph violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Joseph scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

87/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love96

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Joseph, and what each one shares →

Like Joseph

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Joseph

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Joseph, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Joseph, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Joseph, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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