The Joy Luck Club (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1993, The Joy Luck Club is a drama film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 139 minutes. “Between every mother and daughter there is a story that must be told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through a series of flashbacks, four Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China explore their pasts.
Who’s in it. The Joy Luck Club stars Ming-Na Wen as June Woo, Lauren Tom as Lena St. Clair, Tamlyn Tomita as Waverly Jong and Rosalind Chao as Rose Hsu Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Joy Luck Club has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Joy Luck Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joy Luck Club tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joy Luck Club (1993)?
- In US, The Joy Luck Club is available to 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 The Joy Luck Club worth watching?
- The Joy Luck Club holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Joy Luck Club?
- The Joy Luck Club stars Ming-Na Wen, Lauren Tom, Tamlyn Tomita, Rosalind Chao and Kiều Chinh.
- When was The Joy Luck Club released?
- The Joy Luck Club was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.