The Son of Joseph (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, The Son of Joseph is a comedy and drama film directed by Eugène Green, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man who lives with his mother and has never known his father, heads off to look for him. He finds a cynical and Machiavellian man who works as a publisher in Paris. After he attempts to kill him, he finds filial love thanks to his uncle.
Who’s in it. The Son of Joseph stars Victor Ezenfis as Vincent, Natacha Régnier as Marie, Fabrizio Rongione as Joseph and Mathieu Amalric as Oscar Pormenor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Son of Joseph has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Son of Joseph page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Son of Joseph tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Son of Joseph (2016)?
- In US, The Son of Joseph is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Son of Joseph worth watching?
- The Son of Joseph holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Son of Joseph?
- The Son of Joseph stars Victor Ezenfis, Natacha Régnier, Fabrizio Rongione, Mathieu Amalric and Maria de Medeiros.
- When was The Son of Joseph released?
- The Son of Joseph was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.