Joshua

Joshua

One man holds the answer

Directed by Jon Purdy

Produced by Crusader Entertainment, Epiphany Films LLC

200291 min6.5 / 10

A contemplative Christian allegory about a mysterious stranger whose benevolent presence transforms a small town while raising questions about faith, identity, and redemption.

When Joshua moves to the outskirts of Auburn, he awakens the curiosity of the sleepy town. They don’t know who he is or where he came from, but no one can shake the feeling they’ve known him for years. Despite his benevolence and selfless work in the community, some remain suspicious. Just what exactly is Joshua up to?

Questions people ask

  • Does Joshua end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Joshua violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Joshua easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Joshua sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Joshua scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Joshua

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Joshua

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Joshua, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Joshua, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Joshua, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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