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Joy

6.920241h 55mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorBen Taylor

WritersJack Thorne·Rachel Mason

ProducersAmanda Posey·Finola Dwyer

Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Taylor

Bill Nighy

Patrick Steptoe

James Norton

Thomasin McKenzie

Thomasin McKenzie

Charlie Murphy

Rish Shah

Cecily Cleeve

Eoin Duffy

Mariam Haque

Abbiegail Mills

Abbiegail Mills

Olivia Sellers

Joanna Scanlan

Tanya Moodie

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Joy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joy?

Joy is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Joy on Netflix?

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

Is Joy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Joy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Joy for free?

Joy is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Joy based on a true story?

Yes — Joy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).