Name: Ode to Joy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2019-09-08
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin, Jake Lacy, Melissa Rauch, Shannon Woodward

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He's never been happier. And that's the problem.

Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.

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Directed by: Jason Winer
Written by: Max Werner, Chris Higgins
Produced by: Ira Glass, Pamela Thur, Jason Winer
Music by: Jeremy Turner

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September 8, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released: September 8, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $17,303
Available in: 79 countries

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Where can I stream Ode to Joy?

In the United States, Ode to Joy streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Ode to Joy worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Ode to Joy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Ode to Joy make me laugh?

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Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.