Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.
A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.
JOY (2024) is a drama film directed by Ben Taylor, released on November 15, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie and Charlie Murphy. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 185 ratings.
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Bill Nighy
as Patrick Steptoe
James Norton
as Robert Edwards
Thomasin McKenzie
as Jean Purdy
Charlie Murphy
as Trisha Johnson
Rish Shah
as Arun
Cecily Cleeve
as Caroline
Eoin Duffy
as Colin
Mariam Haque
as Marie
Abbiegail Mills
as Meg (Older)
Olivia Sellers
as Sara
Joanna Scanlan
as Gladys May
Tanya Moodie
as Muriel
Directed by Ben Taylor, written by Jack Thorne, Jack Thorne and Rachel Mason, produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 185 ratings.
_Joy_ directed by Ben Taylor, delves into the overlooked story of Jean Purdy, a key figure in the creation of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The film not only brings to light Purdy's often ignored contributions but also serves as a critique of the long-standing marginalisation of women in scientific breakthroughs. It aims to reclaim a narrative that has historically sidelined the role of women in such significant…
Reviewed on December 1, 2024
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The main cast of JOY (2024) includes Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, Charlie Murphy and Rish Shah. The film was directed by Ben Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
JOY was released on November 15, 2024 and runs for 1h 55m.
JOY (2024) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 185 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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