Joy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Joy is a drama film directed by Mijke de Jong, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Joy is an emotionally damaged young woman of eighteen, who was given up at birth, to grow up in homes and with foster families. She lives on the fringes of society, getting by on benefits and earning a little extra by playing the accordion in the subway. In addition, she is a skilled shoplifter and has never been caught.
Who’s in it. Joy stars Samira Maas as Joy, Coosje Smid as Denise, Dragan Bakema as Moumou and Sharon Schouten as Zwangerschapsdocente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy (2010)?
- In GB, Joy is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joy worth watching?
- Joy 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 Joy?
- Joy stars Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema, Sharon Schouten and Elisabeth Hesemans.
- When was Joy released?
- Joy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.