Comfort and Joy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, Comfort and Joy is a comedy film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 106 minutes. “A serious comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.
Who’s in it. Comfort and Joy stars Bill Paterson as Alan, Eleanor David as Maddy, Clare Grogan as Charlotte and Alex Norton as Trevor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Comfort and Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comfort and Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comfort and Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comfort and Joy (1984)?
- In GB, Comfort and Joy is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Comfort and Joy worth watching?
- Comfort and Joy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comfort and Joy?
- Comfort and Joy stars Bill Paterson, Eleanor David, Clare Grogan, Alex Norton and Patrick Malahide.
- When was Comfort and Joy released?
- Comfort and Joy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.