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Joy

"In America, the ordinary needs the extraordinary every single day."

2015-12-24 Drama 2hr 4m

A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.

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A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.

  • Released
    2015-12-24
  • Revenue
    $101,134,059
  • Budget
    $60,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 4m
  • Genre
    Drama, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    EspaƱol, English
  • imdb-logo
    6.6
  • Production
    Fox 2000 Pictures, Annapurna Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Io by Io

Crew

David O. Russell
Director
David O. Russell
Screenplay
David O. Russell
Producer

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Cast

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Neil Walker
Edgar RamĆ­rez

Edgar RamĆ­rez

Tony Miranne
Donna Mills

Donna Mills

Priscilla
Ken Howard

Ken Howard

Mop Executive
Ray De La Paz

Ray De La Paz

Tony's Father
Melissa Rivers

Melissa Rivers

Joan Rivers
Emily NuƱez

Emily NuƱez

Young Jackie
Madison Wolfe

Madison Wolfe

Young Peggy
Aundrea Gadsby

Aundrea Gadsby

Cristy 5 Years Old
Gia Gadsby

Gia Gadsby

Cristy 5 Years Old
Tomas Elizondo

Tomas Elizondo

Tommy 3 Years Old
Zeke Elizondo

Zeke Elizondo

Tommy 3 Years Old
Alexander Cook

Alexander Cook

Bartholomew
Lori McCoy-Bell

Lori McCoy-Bell

Angry Airline Customer
Suzanne Frazier Wilkins

Suzanne Frazier Wilkins

Airline Customer
Jamell Washington

Jamell Washington

Airline Customer Service Clerk
Will LeBow

Will LeBow

Monsignor
Pedro Martinez Campos

Pedro Martinez Campos

College Party Band
Carlos Sala Valencia

Carlos Sala Valencia

College Party Band
Alvaro Benavides

Alvaro Benavides

College Party Band
Edgar Pantoja Aleman

Edgar Pantoja Aleman

College Party Band
Shonda Schilling

Shonda Schilling

College Party Goer
Grant Schilling

Grant Schilling

College Party Goer
Gary Zahakos

Gary Zahakos

Divorce Mediator
Josef Boreland

Josef Boreland

Boat Captain
Mateo GĆ³mez

Mateo GĆ³mez

Latin Priest
Melissa McMeekin

Melissa McMeekin

Parking Lot Woman
Erica McDermott

Erica McDermott

Parking Lot Woman
Carla Antonino

Carla Antonino

Parking Lot Woman
Michele Egerton

Michele Egerton

Parking Lot Woman
Fiore Leo

Fiore Leo

Angela's Brother
Steven DeMarco

Steven DeMarco

Angela's Brother
Collin Knight

Collin Knight

Parking Lot Officer
Barbara Feeney

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Receptionist
Damien Di Paola

Damien Di Paola

Marv Brickman
Jeremiah Kissel

Jeremiah Kissel

Boardroom Rep
Dale Place

Dale Place

Boardroom Rep
Mitchell Rosenwald

Mitchell Rosenwald

Boardroom Rep
Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Roger from Wardrobe
Paul Herman

Paul Herman

Rifle Man
Richard McElvain

Richard McElvain

Dr. Whitten
Mark Nemeskal

Mark Nemeskal

Funeral Priest
Patrick Pitu

Patrick Pitu

Eerie Fabri-Pac Guy
Daniel Bowen

Daniel Bowen

Fabri-Pac Man
Naheem Garcia

Naheem Garcia

Police Officer
Raymond Alongi

Raymond Alongi

Police Officer
Sonny Mirabella

Sonny Mirabella

Front Desk Clerk
Bill Thorpe

Bill Thorpe

Dallas Man
Sam Weisman

Sam Weisman

Lead Diller Attorney
Jeff Avigian

Jeff Avigian

Diller Attorney
Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Rudy's Attorney
Eliana Adise

Eliana Adise

Teen Cristy
Jasmine Brooke White

Jasmine Brooke White

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Susan Garfield

Susan Garfield

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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A Review by tanty 5

Written by tanty on 2016-01-16

Joy just doesn't work. David O. Russell tries to use their preferred cast in yet another story about a dysfunctional family which drags d... read more

Joy just doesn't work. David O. Russell tries to use their preferred cast in yet another story about a dysfunctional family which drags down the main character and how this character, in opposition to her own family and any other coming difficulty, overcomes everything and leads to success. We have already watched similar stories in "The Fighter" and "Silver Linings Playbook" and, although weirdly, in those movies it worked, but not in this one any more. Specially, the ending seems abruptly rushed and truncated and the "Citizen Kane" moment is quite childish and obvious.

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A Review by Rangan 8.5

Written by Rangan on 2016-06-14

> A small accident can lead to a great achievement, but difficult path is certain. It is a semi-biographical film about a person who inve... read more

> A small accident can lead to a great achievement, but difficult path is certain. It is a semi-biographical film about a person who invented a modern hygienic mop. So all the depicted events and characters were partially real, but for the cinematic reason they have been fairly altered for a good outcome. And yes, I loved it. A very inspiring film among all the Oscars nominees this year. In some way I also felt Jennifer Lawrence should have got the award for her fine character display. Honestly, I was not interested in this, so I wanted to get over it silently as soon as possible. But I ended up enjoying a lot and instantly it became one of my favourites of the 2015. What I expected after watching its trailer was like I judged it by its cover. As I hesitated in the earlier, but strangely now I'm recommending it to all. The story of a woman who grew up listening her grandmother's motivational speeches. But realises the life is tougher than she thought and making a living is very competitive. After so many struggles in the life, she finally invents something that changes her and her family fortune forever. But like any new initiative does face, the problems arise and how she is going to fix them is what the remaining film narrates. A very interesting film in the perspective of the career option. Forget the doctors, engineers, lawyers and those who're settled in their lives with a good job in hand that pays big, but there are billions of people, to them it will definitely serve as an inspiration to ignite their future. The rating for this looks like a fair value, but still a very underrated film everywhere. Amazing actors, a little funny and a little emotional, but a very impressive film directed by the one who bought the Oscars to Jennifer Lawrence for their earlier venture together. I don't know what's between her and Bradley Cooper, but looks like their onscreen chemistry is doing something big impact. This is their's fourth project together and second with the director, so I hope they do more in the future as well. This is really a wonderful film, so don't miss it. 8.5/10

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A Review by k3ltfalcon 8

Written by k3ltfalcon on 2023-05-04

I really love this movie. The act is so good. I really fell it from Joy. When you have opportunity, you should take it. Failure is when you ... read more

I really love this movie. The act is so good. I really fell it from Joy. When you have opportunity, you should take it. Failure is when you give up.

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A Review by Andres Gomez

Joy just doesn't work. David O. Russell tries to use their preferred cast in yet another story about a dysfunctional family which drags down the main character and how this character, in opposition to her own family and any other coming ...

reviewer avatar

A Review by tanty 5

Written by tanty on 2016-01-16

Joy just doesn't work. David O. Russell tries to use their preferred cast in yet another story about a dysfunctional family which drags down the main character and how this character, in opposition...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Rangan 8.5

Written by Rangan on 2016-06-14

> A small accident can lead to a great achievement, but difficult path is certain. It is a semi-biographical film about a person who invented a modern hygienic mop. So all the depicted events and c...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by k3ltfalcon 8

Written by k3ltfalcon on 2023-05-04

I really love this movie. The act is so good. I really fell it from Joy. When you have opportunity, you should take it. Failure is when you give up....

read more