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Josh Safdie

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Josh Safdie

Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the crime thriller films Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) with his younger brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie brothers. In 2024, it was reported that he and his brother would no longer be directing together and would pursue solo careers. His first film since the split, Marty Supreme, was released on December 25, 2025. It is his first solo directorial effort since 2008's The Pleasure of Being Robbed.

Infobox

Born
Joshua Henry Safdie (1984-04-03) April 3, 1984 (age 41)New York City, U.S.
Alma mater
Boston University
Occupations
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Years active
2007–present
Spouse
Sara Rossein
Relatives
mw- Benny Safdie (brother) Moshe Safdie (great-uncle) Oren Safdie (first cousin once removed) Dov Charney (first cousin once removed)
Awards
Full list
Website
elara.world
Children
2

Tables

Key · Filmography › Feature films
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography › Feature films
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2009
Daddy Longlegs
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2013
Lenny Cooke
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2014
Heaven Knows What
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2017
Good Time
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2019
Uncut Gems
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2022
Funny Pages
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2025
Marty Supreme
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Editor
Collaboration with Benny
Collaboration with Bronstein
Notes
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Also actor, producer
2009
Daddy Longlegs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2013
Lenny Cooke
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
2014
Heaven Knows What
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
2017
Good Time
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
2019
Uncut Gems
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
2022
Funny Pages
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Also producer
2025
Marty Supreme
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Also producer
· Filmography › Television
2023
The Curse
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Telemarketers
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2024
Ren Faire
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Adam Sandler: Love You
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Year
Title
Director
Writer
Producer
Notes
2023
The Curse
No
No
Executive
Miniseries
Telemarketers
No
No
Executive
TV series
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
No
No
Executive
Documentary mini-series
2024
Ren Faire
No
No
Executive
Documentary mini-series
Adam Sandler: Love You
Yes
No
Yes
Netflix comedy special
· Filmography › As actor
2006
We're Going to the Zoo
Role(s)
The Hitchhiker
Notes
Short film
The Ralph Handel Story
Role(s)
The Director (voice)
Notes
Short film
2007
The Back of Her Head
Role(s)
Him
Notes
Short film
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Role(s)
Josh
Yeast
Role(s)
Riverguy 1
2009
Taking Woodstock
Role(s)
Documentary Cameraman
Notes
Uncredited
Daddy Longlegs
Role(s)
Chris
La corsa
Role(s)
Alessandro
Notes
Short film
2013
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman
Role(s)
Bruce
Notes
Short film
Hellaware
Role(s)
Gallery Patron
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Role(s)
Fighter
2015
This Summer Feeling
Role(s)
Thomas
2016
Togetherness
Role(s)
Craddock Brother #1
Notes
Episode: "Advanced Pretend"
My Art
Role(s)
Tom
2017
Ezer Kenegdo
Role(s)
Levi
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2006
We're Going to the Zoo
The Hitchhiker
Short film
The Ralph Handel Story
The Director (voice)
Short film
2007
The Back of Her Head
Him
Short film
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Josh
Yeast
Riverguy 1
2009
Taking Woodstock
Documentary Cameraman
Uncredited
Daddy Longlegs
Chris
La corsa
Alessandro
Short film
2013
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman
Bruce
Short film
Hellaware
Gallery Patron
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Fighter
2015
This Summer Feeling
Thomas
2016
Togetherness
Craddock Brother
Episode: "Advanced Pretend"
My Art
Tom
2017
Ezer Kenegdo
Levi

References

  1. The Fader
    https://www.thefader.com/2019/07/23/the-weeknd-abel-tesfaye-adam-sandler-uncut-gems-movie-safdie-brothers-news-2019
  2. AlloCiné
    http://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=222226.html
  3. Variety
    https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/benny-safdie-solo-the-curse-smashing-machine-1235859184/
  4. The New Yorker
    https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/12/16/the-safdie-brothers-full-immersion-filmmaking
  5. The Jewish Week
    https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/being-the-safdie-brothers/
  6. The Fader
    https://www.thefader.com/2017/08/21/safdie-brothers-good-time-movie-interview-buddy-duress-robert-pattinson
  7. The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
    https://jewishjournal.com/current_edition/175070/
  8. East Bay Express
    https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/hoops-hoopla-precious-stones-mayhem/Content?oid=28255866
  9. Port Magazine
    https://www.port-magazine.com/film/a-brief-history-of-the-safdie-brothers/
  10. Daddy Longlegs
    https://filmmakermagazine.com/sundance_features/2010/01/daddy-long-legs-josh-and-bennie-safdie.html
  11. quinzaine-realisateurs.com
    https://www.quinzaine-cineastes.fr/fr/edition/2009
  12. Tribeca Film Festival
    https://web.archive.org/web/20191019105050/https://www.tribecafilm.com/stories/safdie-brothers-lenny-cooke
  13. Filmmaker
    https://filmmakermagazine.com/82772-hoop-dreams-josh-and-benny-safdie-on-lenny-cooke/
  14. Variety
    https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/venice-film-review-heaven-knows-what-1201293201/
  15. Cannes
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170417035419/http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/actualites/articles/the-2017-official-selection
  16. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2016/05/uncut-gems-movie-bennie-safdie-josh-safdie-martin-scorsese-rt-features-1201757418/
  17. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2020/02/spirit-awards-2020-winners-35-film-independent-spirit-awards-1202854430/
  18. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2024/08/gwyneth-paltrow-joins-marty-supreme-a24-film-timothee-chalamet-1236071517/
  19. Variety
    https://variety.com/2024/film/news/timothee-chalamet-ping-pong-movie-josh-safdie-a24-1236072390/
  20. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2024/12/timothee-chalamet-marty-supreme-release-date-1236239194/
  21. Marty Supreme (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32916440/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm
  22. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2024/11/timothee-chalamet-a24-movie-marty-supreme-biggest-budget-to-date-1236167610/
  23. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/timothee-chalamet-josh-safdie-marty-supreme-1236394182/
  24. The Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-12-08/daniel-lopatin-oneohtrix-point-never-composer-score-marty-supreme-synth-wizard
  25. Empire
    https://web.archive.org/web/20251215163746/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/marty-supreme-why-josh-safdie-cast-timothee-chalamet-supreme-vision-exclusive/
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