My Joy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, My Joy is a drama film directed by Sergei Loznitsa, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Georgy is driving a load of freight into Russia when, after an unpleasant encounter with the police at a border crossing, he finds himself giving a lift to a strange old man with disturbing stories about his younger days in the Army. After next picking up a young woman who works as a prostitute and is wary of the territory, Georgy finds himself lost, and despite asking some homeless men for help, he’s less sure than he was before of how to make his way back where he belongs. As brutal images of violence and alienation cross the screen, Georgy’s odyssey becomes darker and more desperate until it reaches an unexpected conclusion.
Who’s in it. My Joy stars Olga Shuvalova as Teenage Prostitute, Vlad Ivanov as Major from Moscow, Vladimir Golovin as Old Man and Aleksey Vertkov as Young Lieutenant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, My Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Joy (2010)?
- In US, My Joy is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Joy worth watching?
- My Joy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Joy?
- My Joy stars Olga Shuvalova, Vlad Ivanov, Vladimir Golovin, Aleksey Vertkov and Dmitry Gotsdiner.
- When was My Joy released?
- My Joy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.