Joker (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Joker is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Todd Phillips, running about 122 minutes. “Put on a happy face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
Who’s in it. Joker stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck / Joker, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond and Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Joker sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1.1B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Joker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joker (2019)?
- In US, Joker is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Joker worth watching?
- Joker holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Joker?
- Joker stars Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy and Brett Cullen.
- When was Joker released?
- Joker was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.