City of Joy (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, City of Joy is a drama film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 132 minutes. “He was a man who couldn't care less... until he met a man who couldn't care more.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.
Who’s in it. City of Joy stars Patrick Swayze as Max Lowe, Om Puri as Hazari Pal, Pauline Collins as Joan Bethel and Shabana Azmi as Kamla H. Pal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, City of Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 City of Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of City of Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch City of Joy (1992)?
- In US, City of Joy is available to 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 City of Joy worth watching?
- City of Joy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in City of Joy?
- City of Joy stars Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins, Shabana Azmi and Ayesha Dharker.
- When was City of Joy released?
- City of Joy was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.