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Joys

1976Movie1 h 30 minNR

Comedy TV Movie

63

DecentGoodWatch score

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."

Good for

Friends night
Party vibe
Teens

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Not for warmth, big ideas or romance.

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Crew

Directed by: Dick McDonough
Written by: Harvey Weitzman, Hal Kanter, Charles Lee
Produced by: Hal Kanter
Music by: Les Brown

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 1976 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released: March 5, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Comedy, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Joys worth watching?"

Questions about Joys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Joys worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).

Will Joys make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Is Joys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.