Joy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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

Comedy Romance

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Joy.

No cast details available.

Crew Behind the Film

The Joy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director David O. Russell last directed Amsterdam and Joy. The film's writer Max Werner last wrote Ode to Joy and Fun Size.

Director

Screenwriter

Max Werner

Producers

Joshuah Bearman
Ira Glass
Alissa Shipp

Additional Information

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Production Details

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Key Facts

• Based on a "This American Life" radio segment.

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Across the Web

• More Info on IMDb