The Joy of Learning (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Joy of Learning is a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Night after night, not long before dawn, two young adults, Patricia and Emile, meet on a sound stage to discuss learning, discourse, and the path to revolution. Scenes of Paris's student revolt, the Vietnam War, and other events of the late 1960s, along with posters, photographs, and cartoons, are backdrops to their words. Words themselves are often Patricia and Emile's subject, as are images, sounds, and juxtapositions.
Who’s in it. The Joy of Learning stars Juliet Berto as Patricia Lumumba, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Émile Rousseau and Jean-Luc Godard as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Joy of Learning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Joy of Learning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joy of Learning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joy of Learning (1969)?
- In US, The Joy of Learning is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Joy of Learning worth watching?
- The Joy of Learning holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Joy of Learning?
- The Joy of Learning stars Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Jean-Luc Godard.
- When was The Joy of Learning released?
- The Joy of Learning was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.