Joseph
Joseph is a retired police officer with adept investigative skills. He accidentally gets involved in a crime case after his ex-wife’s unexpected demise.
Directed by Padmakumar M · Drama · Thriller · 138 min · 2018
Director
Padmakumar M
Writer
Shahi Kabir
Studio
Appu Pathu Pappu Production
Release
2018-11-16
Runtime
138 min
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
A retired detective is pulled back into investigating a murder case involving an elderly couple. As he digs deeper, he uncovers clues pointing to a suspect and eventually makes an arrest. Meanwhile, his ex-wife's life takes a tragic turn, forcing him to confront past demons and reevaluate their complicated relationship.
Cast & Characters
T.Sidique
Irshad
Stella Peter
Athmeeya Rajan
Peter
Dileesh Pothan
Lisamma
Madhuri Braganza
Diana Joseph
Malavika Menon
Stella Joseph/Stella Peter, Joseph's ex-wife
Athmiya Rajan
Joseph's friend
James Eliya
Joseph's friend
Kijan
Adv. Srinivasan
Nedumudi Venu
Church Priest
Johny Antony
Church Priest
Jaffar Idukki
Tea Shop Owner
Bitto Davis
Did You Know?
Joju George appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Nayattu, Jagame Thandhiram.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Joseph was commercial success and ran for 125 days in theatres.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
In a review for The Hindu, S.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Joseph holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (42 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 4, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (42 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph's IMDb rating?+
Joseph has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 7,024 votes.
Is Joseph good? What are critics saying?+
Joseph holds 7.5/10 on TMDb (42 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Joseph?+
Joseph has a runtime of 138 min.
Who directed Joseph?+
Joseph was directed by Padmakumar M.
Where can I watch Joseph?+
Joseph is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Joseph" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its character study and atmosphere, while others found it overstretched. A few reviewers singled out Joju George's performance as a highlight, but overall opinions were divided on the film's pacing and overall impact. The balance of praise and criticism suggests that the movie has both strengths and weaknesses.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
