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Is Joy worth watching?
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 4.9).
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
This is the story about Joy who falls in love with an older man (she has been looking for her missing father all her life), and then travels around Paris with him and his other female companion, experiencing a broad range of sexual encounters.
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- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
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- You're watching with family
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.
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- Directed by
- Sergio Bergonzelli
- Written by
- Joy Laurey, Robert Geoffrion, Marie-Françoise Hans
- Produced by
- Benjamin Simon
- Music by
- François Valéry, Alain Wisniak
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Facts
July 27, 1983 · 1 h 42 min · Nudity, Sexual Content
- Released
- July 27, 1983
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min
- Content
- Nudity, Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- French
- Made in
- France, Canada
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Joy worth watching?"
Questions about Joy
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is there a sequel to Joy?
- Joy (1983)
- Joy & Joan (1985)
- Joy in Africa (1992)
- Joy in Moscow (1992)
- Joy in San Francisco (1992)
- Joy in Hong Kong (1992)
- Joy and the Pharaohs (1993)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 7 in its series, followed by Joy & Joan (1985).
Is Joy good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Joy plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Joy in English?
French
No, it was made in French.