Joy
Seen it?2019 | 99 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sudabeh Mortezai
- Anwulika AlphonsusJoy
- Precious Mariam SanusiPrecious
- Angela EkelemeMadame
- Gift Igweh
- Sandra John
- Chika Kipo
- Ella Osagie
- Eziza IsiborJuju Priest
- Glory AghastmwanGirl at the Juju Ritual
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