Joshua (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1976, Joshua is a thriller, drama and western film directed by Larry G. Spangler, running about 83 minutes. “They should have known better!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black soldier returns from fighting for the Union in the Civil War only to find out that his mother has been murdered by a gang of white thugs. He becomes a bounty hunter, determined to track down and kill the men who killed his mother.
Who’s in it. Joshua stars Fred Williamson as Joshua, Cal Bartlett as Jed / Calvin Bartlett, Brenda Venus as Sam's wife and Isela Vega as Mexican woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Joshua has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, Brown Sugar Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joshua page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joshua tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joshua (1976)?
- In US, Joshua is available to stream on Philo, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and Brown Sugar Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joshua worth watching?
- Joshua holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joshua?
- Joshua stars Fred Williamson, Cal Bartlett, Brenda Venus, Isela Vega and Bud Stout.
- When was Joshua released?
- Joshua was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.