Black Joy (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, Black Joy is a comedy and drama film directed by Anthony Simmons, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An innocent and unsophisticated Guyanese immigrant is exposed to the hustlin' way of life in the Brixton ghetto.
Who’s in it. Black Joy stars Norman Beaton as Dave King, Trevor Thomas as Ben Jones, Floella Benjamin as Miriam and Dawn Hope as Saffra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Black Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Joy (1977)?
- In GB, Black Joy is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Now TV Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Joy worth watching?
- Black Joy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Joy?
- Black Joy stars Norman Beaton, Trevor Thomas, Floella Benjamin, Dawn Hope and Oscar James.
- When was Black Joy released?
- Black Joy was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.