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Ode to Joy

6.120191h 37mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.

DirectorJason Winer
WriterMax Werner
ProducersIra Glass·Michael Lasker

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jason Winer

MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Charlie
MBMorena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin
Francesca
JLJake Lacy
Jake Lacy
Cooper
MRMelissa Rauch
Melissa Rauch
Bethany
SWShannon Woodward
Shannon Woodward
Liza
EREllis Rubin
Ellis Rubin
Victor
JCJane Curtin
Jane Curtin
Aunt Sylvia
ASAdam Shapiro
Adam Shapiro
Marvin
JSJackie Seiden
Jackie Seiden
Jan
RCRavi Cabot-Conyers
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Deangelo
JAJason Altman
Jason Altman
Mad Banker
TBTyler Bourke
Tyler Bourke
Frederick

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Ode to Joy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ode to Joy?

Ode to Joy isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Ode to Joy on Netflix?

No, Ode to Joy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Ode to Joy on Amazon Prime Video?

Ode to Joy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ode to Joy for free?

Ode to Joy isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.