Joy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 7, 2014

Joy

To Be Announced (TBA) Theaters

Screenwriter: Max Werner

N/A Comedy N/A

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

December 3, 2011

Update status

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

Snap poll

Will you see Joy?

67% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

33% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Joy – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making Joy – Crew List

The film's writer Max Werner last penned Ode to Joy and Fun Size.

Director: —
Screenwriter: Max Werner
Producers: Joshuah Bearman
Ira Glass
Alissa Shipp

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures
Mosaic Media Group
This American Life

Production – What we know about the Joy

Key Facts

Based on a "This American Life" radio segment.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2011

Development

Changed Joy movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Joy Trailers and Clips

No trailers are currently available.

Joy Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Joy is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9702 9,702 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Last Train to New York, The Rosie Project and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for Joy is currently being determined. Stay tuned!