Official movie poster for Joy (2015), a drama film

Joy(2015)

In America, the ordinary needs the extraordinary every single day.

6.6(4,343)2h 4m2015-12-24
Drama

Joy Synopsis

A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.

Joy (2015) is a drama film directed by David O. Russell, released on December 24, 2015 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Edgar Ramírez. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4,343 ratings.

Director:
David O. Russell
Writers:
David O. Russell, Annie Mumolo, David O. Russell
Producers:
David O. Russell, Jonathan Gordon, Megan Ellison
Cinematographer:
Linus Sandgren
Composer:
West Dylan Thordson
Production:
Fox 2000 Pictures, Annapurna Pictures, Davis Entertainment, 10 by 10 Entertainment, TSG Entertainment
Budget:
$60,000,000
Revenue:
$101,134,059
Status:
Released

Joy (2015) Trailer

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Joy Videos & Clips

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Joy Mangano Tries Pitching Her Mops to Executives

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Joy Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4,343 ratings.

Andres Gomez

5/10

Joy just doesn't work. David O. Russell tries to use their preferred cast in yet another story about a dysfunctional family which drags down the main character and how this character, in opposition to her own family and any other coming difficulty, overcomes everything and leads to success. We have already watched similar stories in "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook" and, although weirdly, in those movies…

Reviewed on January 16, 2016

Reno

8.5/10

> A small accident can lead to a great achievement, but difficult path is certain. It is a semi-biographical film about a person who invented a modern hygienic mop. So all the depicted events and characters were partially real, but for the cinematic reason they have been fairly altered for a good outcome. And yes, I loved it. A very inspiring film among all the Oscars nominees this year. In some way I also felt…

Reviewed on June 14, 2016

k3ltfalcon

8/10

I really love this movie. The act is so good. I really fell it from Joy. When you have opportunity, you should take it. Failure is when you give up.

Reviewed on May 4, 2023

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Joy – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Joy online?

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Joy (2015) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Joy?

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The main cast of Joy (2015) includes Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramírez and Diane Ladd. The film was directed by David O. Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Joy released?

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Joy was released on December 24, 2015 and runs for 2h 4m.

Is Joy worth watching?

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Joy (2015) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4,343 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Joy?

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Yes. The official Joy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.