The Joy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2010, The Joy is a drama film directed by Felipe Bragança, running about 106 minutes. “A Super Heroes Movie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
Who’s in it. The Joy stars Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos and Tainá Medina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joy (2010)?
- In US, The Joy is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Joy worth watching?
- The Joy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Joy?
- The Joy stars Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos, Tainá Medina and Rikle Miranda.
- When was The Joy released?
- The Joy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.