Joy (2024)
Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.
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.
Director: Ben Taylor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Cast
- Bill Nighy - Patrick Steptoe
- James Norton - Robert Edwards
- Thomasin McKenzie - Jean Purdy
- Charlie Murphy - Trisha Johnson
- Rish Shah - Arun
- Cecily Cleeve - Caroline
- Eoin Duffy - Colin
- Mariam Haque - Marie
- Abbiegail Mills - Meg (Older)
- Olivia Sellers - Sara
Screenplay
- Jack Thorne
- Jack Thorne (Story)
- Rachel Mason (Story)
- Emma Gordon (Story)
- Shaun Topp (Story)
Music: Steven Price
Cinematography: Jamie Cairney
Editing: David Webb
Production: Wildgaze Films, Pathe
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
1970s, based on true story, infertility, period drama, historical, inspiring, social issues, 1960s, reproductive rights, sentimental, overcoming the odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Joy?
- Joy was directed by Ben Taylor.
- Who stars in Joy?
- Joy stars Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, Charlie Murphy, Rish Shah, Cecily Cleeve.
- How long is Joy?
- Joy has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Joy?
- Joy is a Drama film.
- Where was Joy produced?
- Joy was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Joy?
- The themes of Joy include: Social Commentary and Reflection.