Joy Division (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, Joy Division is a drama film directed by Reg Traviss, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenage orphan fights against the Red Army at the end of WWII and in the aftermath is 'adopted' by a Commissar. Years later he is sent to London during the Cold war to work for the KGB, where he questions his life.
Who’s in it. Joy Division stars Ed Stoppard as Thomas, Tom Schilling as Thomas, Bernadette Heerwagen as Melanie and Bernard Hill as Dennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Joy Division has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy Division page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy Division tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy Division (2006)?
- In US, Joy Division is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joy Division worth watching?
- Joy Division holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Division?
- Joy Division stars Ed Stoppard, Tom Schilling, Bernadette Heerwagen, Bernard Hill and Lea Mornar.
- When was Joy Division released?
- Joy Division was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.