Joy to the World (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2025, Joy to the World is a romance and comedy film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Lifestyle guru Joy Edwards - whose cookbooks feature her perfect home life and family - is horrified when a TV network decides to film Christmas dinner at her fabled, but fabricated, country home. Now, she must recruit her best friend Max to pose as her fake husband for the cameras - but they both discover something real along the way.
Who’s in it. Joy to the World stars Emmanuelle Chriqui as Joy Edwards, Chad Michael Murray as Max, Ayesha Curry as Liza and Josh Reich as Hawk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Joy to the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy to the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy to the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy to the World (2025)?
- In US, Joy to the World is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joy to the World worth watching?
- Joy to the World holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy to the World?
- Joy to the World stars Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chad Michael Murray, Ayesha Curry, Josh Reich and Taya Messier.
- When was Joy to the World released?
- Joy to the World was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.