JOY

JOY

2024 · 115 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.9 (188 votes)
Dir. Ben Taylor · Starring Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, Charlie Murphy, Rish Shah, Cecily Cleeve · Music Steven Price

“Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.”

Drama

A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.

VIBE

This is a deeply moving and earnest period drama, charting a determined journey against formidable odds. It feels inspiring and hopeful, celebrating human ingenuity and the unwavering spirit of those who push boundaries for profound social change, all wrapped in a sentimental, historically rich tapestry.

inspiringdeterminedhopefulsentimentalearneststeadyperiod dramahistorical realismcharacter-drivenscientific innovationreproductive rightsperseverancesocial progress
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1970sbased on true storyinfertilityperiod dramahistoricalinspiringsocial issues1960sreproductive rightssentimental