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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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1999 | 81 min | Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and a family movie night. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside David or Sing 2.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr 21 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, is betrayed by his jealous brothers, sold into slavery, and driven to Egypt. Though beset with adversity, Joseph perseveres through wit and faith and becomes the Governor of Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Mallet, Stephen Pimlott

  • Donny OsmondJoseph
  • Maria FriedmanThe Narrator
  • Richard AttenboroughJacob
  • Joan CollinsMrs Potiphar
  • Ian McNeicePotiphar
  • Robert TortiPharaoh
  • Christopher BigginsThe Baker
  • Alex JenningsThe Butler
  • Nicholas ColicosReuben
  • Jeff BlumenkrantzSimeon