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JOY

Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.

6.9(189)20241h 55m2

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • 1970s
  • based on true story
  • infertility
  • period drama
  • historical
  • inspiring
  • social issues
  • 1960s
  • reproductive rights
  • sentimental

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Ben Taylor

Produced in

United Kingdom

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Digital / OTTU/A 13+Netflix22 Nov 2024
  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)PG-1322 Nov 2024
    • Digital / OTTPG-13Netflix22 Nov 2024
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI London Film Festival15 Oct 2024
    • Theatrical (limited)12A15 Nov 2024
    • Digital / OTT12Netflix22 Nov 2024
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • AustraliaAU

    • Digital / OTTMNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • CanadaCA

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • AfghanistanAF

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • AlbaniaAL

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • AlgeriaDZ

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • American SamoaAS

    • Digital / OTTNetflix21 Nov 2024
  • AndorraAD

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024
  • AngolaAO

    • Digital / OTTNetflix22 Nov 2024

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JOY was released on 15 November 2024.

Audience reviews

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    griggs79

    12/1/2024

    6/10

    _Joy_ directed by Ben Taylor, delves into the overlooked story of Jean Purdy, a key figure in the creation of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The film not only brings to light Purdy's often ignored contributions but also serves as a critique of the long-standing marginalisation of women in scientific breakthroughs. It aims to reclaim a narrative that has historically sidelined the role of women in such significant achi…

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