Joy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Joy is a comedy and drama film directed by David O. Russell, running about 124 minutes. “In America, the ordinary needs the extraordinary every single day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
Who’s in it. Joy stars Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, Bradley Cooper as Neil Walker, Robert De Niro as Rudy and Dascha Polanco as Jackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 (2015)?
- In US, Joy is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Joy worth watching?
- Joy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy?
- Joy stars Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Dascha Polanco and Edgar Ramírez.
- When was Joy released?
- Joy was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.