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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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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 is streaming on Philo, AMC+ and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ode to Joy on Netflix?

No, Ode to Joy is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC+.

Is Ode to Joy on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Ode to Joy for free?

Ode to Joy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.