Joy(2010)
Joy Synopsis
Joy is an emotionally damaged young woman of eighteen, who was given up at birth, to grow up in homes and with foster families. She lives on the fringes of society, getting by on benefits and earning a little extra by playing the accordion in the subway. In addition, she is a skilled shoplifter and has never been caught.
Joy (2010) is a drama film directed by Mijke de Jong, released on April 8, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema and Sharon Schouten. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Mijke de Jong
- Writers:
- Helena van der Meulen
- Producers:
- Arnold Heslenfeld, Robert Kievit, Frans van Gestel
- Cinematographer:
- Ton Peters
- Production:
- IDTV Film
- Status:
- Released
Joy (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Joy before you stream it.
Joy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samira Maas
as Joy
- Coosje Smid
Coosje Smid
as Denise
Dragan Bakema
as Moumou
- Sharon Schouten
Sharon Schouten
as Zwangerschapsdocente
- Elisabeth Hesemans
Elisabeth Hesemans
as Sanne
- Lisette Livingston
Lisette Livingston
as Imme
Dalorim Wartes
as John-John
- Kuno Bakker
Kuno Bakker
as Bewaker opvanghuis
Has Drijver
as Automobilist liften
Olga Louzgina
as Eerste moeder
- Naima El Bezaz
Naima El Bezaz
as Moeder Joy
Fred Goessens
as Hulpverlener opvanghuis
Key crew
Directed by Mijke de Jong, written by Helena van der Meulen, produced by Arnold Heslenfeld, Robert Kievit and Frans van Gestel.
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Joy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Joy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joy online?
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Joy (2010) is available to stream on Disney Plus. 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 (2010) includes Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema, Sharon Schouten and Elisabeth Hesemans. The film was directed by Mijke de Jong. 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 April 8, 2010 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Joy worth watching?
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Joy (2010) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 15 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.