Joy House (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1964, Joy House is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by René Clément, running about 97 minutes. “The Women of the "Joy House" Allowed Him Every Freedom...Except the Freedom to Leave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-time con man on the run from the gangster-husband of his girlfriend hides out in a strange, brooding mansion run by two mysterious women, where he finds himself trapped in deception between the two women.
Who’s in it. Joy House stars Alain Delon as Marc, Jane Fonda as Melinda, Lola Albright as Barbara and Sorrell Booke as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joy House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 Joy House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy House (1964)?
- In US, Joy House is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 House worth watching?
- Joy House holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy House?
- Joy House stars Alain Delon, Jane Fonda, Lola Albright, Sorrell Booke and Carl Studer.
- When was Joy House released?
- Joy House was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.