Born 1984 (age 42) · New York City, New York, USA
Appears in 78 titles

Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for his work with his younger brother, Benny Safdie, as one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers. Together, they developed a reputation for raw, urgent storytelling in films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In 2024, it was reported that the Safdie Brothers would no longer co-direct and would instead pursue solo projects. Josh's first feature since the split, Marty Supreme (2025), was critically acclaimed, earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.

Filmography

Uncut Gems
7.2
Uncut Gems
2019
Director
Good Time
7.2
Good Time
2017
Director
Marty Supreme
7.4
Marty Supreme
2025
Director
Heaven Knows What
6.5
Heaven Knows What
2015
Director
Goldman v Silverman
6.2
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Director
Daddy Longlegs
6.6
Daddy Longlegs
2010
Director
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
5.6
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008
Director
Adam Sandler: Love You
6.0
Adam Sandler: Love You
2024
Director
Lenny Cooke
6.8
Lenny Cooke
2013
Director
The Black Balloon
6.5
The Black Balloon
2012
Director
We're Going to the Zoo
4.7
We're Going to the Zoo
2006
Director
John's Gone
5.0
John's Gone
2010
Director
The Back of Her Head
5.5
The Back of Her Head
2007
Director
The Pure and the Damned
5.5
The Pure and the Damned
2017
Director
There's Nothing You Can Do
6.0
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Director
Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?
Lethargy
6.0
Lethargy
2002
Director
Question & Answer
8.0
Question & Answer
2020
Director
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Solid Gold
8.0
Solid Gold
2013
Director