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JOY · LeviOsa

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2024·PG-13

Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.

Drama1h 55m

🍅89%

🍅

89%

Tomatometer

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88%

Popcornmeter

6.9

TMDB

Storyline

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.

Trailers

5 videos

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Official Trailer

The Incredible True Story Behind Joy

The Incredible True Story Behind Joy

Thomasin McKenzie on the message by IVF drama Joy #lff

Thomasin McKenzie on the message by IVF drama Joy #lff

Joy's James Norton on the impact of IVF #lff

Joy's James Norton on the impact of IVF #lff

First Look Teaser

First Look Teaser

Details

DirectorBen Taylor

ReleasedNov 15, 2024

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePG-13US

Studios

Wildgaze Films

Pathe

Cast

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Patrick Steptoe

James Norton

James Norton

Robert Edwards

Thomasin McKenzie

Thomasin McKenzie

Jean Purdy

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

Trisha Johnson

Rish Shah

Rish Shah

Arun

Cecily Cleeve

Cecily Cleeve

Caroline

Eoin Duffy

Eoin Duffy

Colin

Mariam Haque

Mariam Haque

Marie

Abbiegail Mills

Abbiegail Mills

Meg (Older)

Olivia Sellers

Sara

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Gladys May

Tanya Moodie

Tanya Moodie

Muriel

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Netflix

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Handsomely made and given some verve by a deliciously dry Bill Nighy, Joy is an uplifting tribute to the miracles of science.”

89% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Tara Brady

RTIrish TimesDec 12, 2024

The historical details lend poignancy ... Purdy died from cancer at the age of 39, in 1985. She lived long enough to see hundreds of children born around the world via IVF. But not the many millions that followed.

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Matt Glasby

RTEmpire MagazineDec 10, 2024

Made with love, even in its awkward moments, this modest account of a miraculous achievement is quietly life-affirming.

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Amy Nicholson

RTFilmWeek (LAist)Dec 5, 2024

A really inspirational film celebrating science, which sadly feels controversial now.

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Clotilde Chinnici

RTThe People's MoviesAug 18, 2025

It is far from being the best film of the year – or the best Netflix film at the London Film Festival – but the strong second act allows for an enjoyable watch.

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Information

Title

JOY

Released

Nov 15, 2024

Rated

PG-13

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 55m

Status

Released

Studios

Wildgaze Films, Pathe

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