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JOY

6.920241h 55m12AMovieDrama

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
ProducersFinola Dwyer·Cameron McCracken

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Taylor

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Patrick Steptoe
JNJames Norton
James Norton
Robert Edwards
TMThomasin McKenzie
Thomasin McKenzie
Jean Purdy
CMCharlie Murphy
Charlie Murphy
Trisha Johnson
RSRish Shah
Rish Shah
Arun
CCCecily Cleeve
Cecily Cleeve
Caroline
EDEoin Duffy
Eoin Duffy
Colin
MHMariam Haque
Mariam Haque
Marie
AMAbbiegail Mills
Abbiegail Mills
Meg (Older)
OS
Olivia Sellers
Sara
JSJoanna Scanlan
Joanna Scanlan
Gladys May
TMTanya Moodie
Tanya Moodie
Muriel

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JOY — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams JOY?

JOY is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is JOY on Netflix?

Yes — JOY is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is JOY on Amazon Prime Video?

No, JOY isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom 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 Kingdom, 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).