Ode to Joy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, Ode to Joy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jason Winer, running about 97 minutes. “He's never been happier. And that's the problem.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
Who’s in it. Ode to Joy stars Martin Freeman as Charlie, Morena Baccarin as Francesca, Jake Lacy as Cooper and Melissa Rauch as Bethany, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ode to Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ode to Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ode to Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ode to Joy (2019)?
- In US, Ode to Joy is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ode to Joy worth watching?
- Ode to Joy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ode to Joy?
- Ode to Joy stars Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin, Jake Lacy, Melissa Rauch and Shannon Woodward.
- When was Ode to Joy released?
- Ode to Joy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.