Joy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film
Released in 2005, Joy is a comedy and drama film directed by Julie Shles, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Joy Levine lives in an old apartment that, in complete contrast to her, is shabby and worn-out on the outside while well-kept and filled with joy on the inside. Her life changes when she auditions for a TV show called "Gotta Be Happy". To her astonishment, she is chosen, and her mission is to throw a surprise party for her parents on the upcoming show. However, there is a price to pay for all this: she has to let the viewers into her private inner world and share with them an event that has been overshadowing her family's life and hers for the past 22 years; an event that made a tight-knit bunch of friends shun her parents, Chaya and Yitzhak Levine.
Who’s in it. Joy stars Sigalit Fuchs as Simcha (Joy), Tal Friedman as Gil, Keren Mor as Nora and Michal Yannai as Tamara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Joy?
- Joy stars Sigalit Fuchs, Tal Friedman, Keren Mor, Michal Yannai and Rivka Michaeli.
- When was Joy released?
- Joy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.