Joseph and His Brethren (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1961, Joseph and His Brethren is a drama and family film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 99 minutes. “"...his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph, and she said, lie with me..." (Genesis 39:7)” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brother is cast out from his family, sold in to slavery and then returns years later as a man of power - but shows forgiveness and compassion to his family through the strength of character given to him by God.
Who’s in it. Joseph and His Brethren stars Geoffrey Horne as Joseph, Robert Morley as Potiphar, Belinda Lee as Henet and Robert Rietti as Pharaoh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Joseph and His Brethren has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joseph and His Brethren page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joseph and His Brethren tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joseph and His Brethren (1961)?
- In US, Joseph and His Brethren is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joseph and His Brethren worth watching?
- Joseph and His Brethren holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joseph and His Brethren?
- Joseph and His Brethren stars Geoffrey Horne, Robert Morley, Belinda Lee, Robert Rietti and Vira Silenti.
- When was Joseph and His Brethren released?
- Joseph and His Brethren was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.