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Joy

2015-12-24 · 124 min · ★ 6.6

Drama

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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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 LawrenceJennifer LawrenceJoy
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroRudy
Bradley CooperBradley CooperNeil Walker
Edgar RamírezEdgar RamírezTony
Diane LaddDiane LaddMimi
Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenTerry
Isabella RosselliniIsabella RosselliniTrudy
Dascha PolancoDascha PolancoJackie
Elisabeth RöhmElisabeth RöhmPeggy
Susan LucciSusan LucciDanica
Laura WrightClarinda
Maurice BenardMaurice BenardRidge
Donna MillsDonna MillsPriscilla
Jimmy Jean-LouisJimmy Jean-LouisToussaint
Ken HowardKen HowardMop Executive
Ray De La PazRay De La PazTony's Father
John Enos IIIJohn Enos IIIRoderick
Marianne Leone CooperMarianne Leone CooperSharon
Melissa RiversMelissa RiversJoan Rivers
Drena De NiroDrena De NiroCindy

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