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Comfort and Joy

6.619841h 46mPGMovieComedy

Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.

DirectorBill Forsyth
WriterBill Forsyth
ProducersDavina Belling·Paddy Higson

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Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
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Cast · Directed by Bill Forsyth

BPBill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Alan
EDEleanor David
Eleanor David
Maddy
CGClare Grogan
Clare Grogan
Charlotte
ANAlex Norton
Alex Norton
Trevor
PMPatrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide
Colin
RB
Roberto Bernardi
Mr. McCool
RFRikki Fulton
Rikki Fulton
Hilary
GR
George Rossi
Bruno
PR
Peter Rossi
Paolo
BM
Billy McElhaney
Renato
IMIain McColl
Iain McColl
Archie
BJ
Billy Johnstone
Amos

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Comfort and Joy — streaming FAQ

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Comfort and Joy is streaming on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Comfort and Joy on Netflix?

No, Comfort and Joy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

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