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S/Y Joy

1989Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

Summary

A young couple decides to sail around the world, hoping to get over the death of their young son. They set off in a used sailboat, whose previous owner had a fatal accident in the Bay of Biscay.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Göran du Rées
Written by
Göran du Rées, Inger Alfvén
Produced by
Anders Birkeland, Börje Hansson
Music by
Göran Lagerberg

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Facts

May 30, 1989 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
May 30, 1989
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream S/Y Joy?"

Questions about S/Y Joy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream S/Y Joy?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is S/Y Joy worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.2).

Is S/Y Joy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is S/Y Joy good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is S/Y Joy in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.