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Joy

5.920191h 39mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorSudabeh Mortezai
WriterSudabeh Mortezai
ProducersOliver Neumann·Sabine Moser

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NetflixNetflix
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Cast · Directed by Sudabeh Mortezai

Anwulika Alphonsus
Anwulika Alphonsus
Joy
Precious Mariam Sanusi
Precious Mariam Sanusi
Precious
Angela Ekeleme
Angela Ekeleme
Madame
Gift Igweh
Gift Igweh
Sandra John
Sandra John
Chika Kipo
Chika Kipo
Ella Osagie
Ella Osagie
Eziza Isibor
Eziza Isibor
Juju Priest
Glory Aghastmwan
Glory Aghastmwan
Girl at the Juju Ritual
Ernest Omachugbo
Ernest Omachugbo
Black Boys
Iwunnah Everlyn Nkechi
Iwunnah Everlyn Nkechi
Hair Stylists
Joy Utomi
Joy Utomi
Hair Stylists

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Joy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joy?

Joy is streaming on Netflix in United States.

Is Joy on Netflix?

Yes — Joy is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

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