

Joy
2015-12-24 · 124 min · ★ 6.6
A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
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Production details
- Directors
- David O. Russell
- Production companies
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Annapurna Pictures, Davis Entertainment, 10 by 10 Entertainment, TSG Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 60,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 101,134,059
Top Cast
Jennifer LawrenceJoy
Robert De NiroRudy
Bradley CooperNeil Walker
Edgar RamírezTony
Diane LaddMimi
Virginia MadsenTerry
Isabella RosselliniTrudy
Dascha PolancoJackie
Elisabeth RöhmPeggy
Susan LucciDanica
Maurice BenardRidge
Donna MillsPriscilla
Jimmy Jean-LouisToussaint
Ken HowardMop Executive
Ray De La PazTony's Father
John Enos IIIRoderick
Marianne Leone CooperSharon
Melissa RiversJoan Rivers
Drena De NiroCindyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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