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Josephine

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Critics Consensus

Navigating disturbing material with a remarkably deft touch, Beth De Araújo's Josephine is a masterful drama that explores the ripple effects of trauma with empathy and outstanding performances.

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Aisha Harris NPR Feb 12
While I have critiques of some of de Araújo's filmmaking choices, she's crafted a tense and mostly affecting drama with a very strong performance from Reeves, who carries much of the film's emotional weight. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Feb 9
I say stick with it, for writer-director Beth de Araújo’s subtle, pointillistic filmmaking, for Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan’s performances as the parents , and especially for Mason Reeves as Josephine. Go to Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone Feb 5
The youngster’s performance transcends the “good for a child actor” compliment and goes straight to “phenomenal.” Not even a detour into familiar courtroom dramatics can shake the feeling that you’re watching something brilliant, singular, and astounding. Go to Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry 1d
Josephine is a heartbreaking film, but not without hope. It’s brilliant in its performances and gives us Channing Tatum's best. This also proves that Beth de Araújo is one of our bravest new voices. Go to Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching 1d
With love in my heart and peace to all involved, I’ll never watch it again. Go to Full Review Lyra Hale Fangirlish 2d
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[...] you can’t look away for a second because Mason Reeves does a phenomenal job at expressing her characters frustration, confusion, and anger at what her character is facing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Beth de Araújo

Director

Mason Reeves

Actor

Channing Tatum

Actor

Gemma Chan

Actor

Philip Ettinger

Actor

Syra McCarthy

Actor

Movie Info

Director
Beth de Araújo
Producer
David Kaplan, Josh Peters, Beth de Araújo, Marina Stabile, Mark H. Rapaport, Crystine Zhang
Screenwriter
Beth de Araújo
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 0m