Where can I watch Josh and S.A.M. (1993)?

In US, Josh and S.A.M. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Josh and S.A.M. worth watching?

Josh and S.A.M. holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Josh and S.A.M.?

Josh and S.A.M. stars Jacob Tierney, Noah Fleiss, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Tobolowsky and Joan Allen.

When was Josh and S.A.M. released?

Josh and S.A.M. was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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Josh and S.A.M. (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1993, Josh and S.A.M. is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Billy Weber, running about 96 minutes. “Why run away from home when you can drive?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Josh and Sam are two brothers facing change, their mother is about to marry a French accountant and the kids are sent to go live with their father in Florida. Meanwhile, Josh tells Sam that he is a "S.A.M." that is going to be sent to Africa to fight in a war and that Canada is a safe haven for any S.A.M. unwilling to fight. Will Josh & S.A.M. make it to Canada or will they wish they should have never left home?

Who’s in it. Josh and S.A.M. stars Jacob Tierney as Joshua 'Josh' Whitney, Noah Fleiss as Samuel 'Sam' 'Killer Sam' Whitney, Martha Plimpton as Alison (The Liberty Maid) and Stephen Tobolowsky as Thomas 'Thom' Whitney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Josh and S.A.M. has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Josh and S.A.M. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Josh and S.A.M. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Josh and S.A.M. (1993)?: In US, Josh and S.A.M. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Josh and S.A.M. worth watching?: Josh and S.A.M. holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Josh and S.A.M.?: Josh and S.A.M. stars Jacob Tierney, Noah Fleiss, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Tobolowsky and Joan Allen.
When was Josh and S.A.M. released?: Josh and S.A.M. was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.