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Why people love it

Joy works as a drama movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The drama and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 4m · ★ 6.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Moxie (2021)

    7.2 · Comedy · Drama · Music · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Moxie (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  2. 94match

    2.Baby Boom (1987)

    6.4 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Baby Boom (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.The Great Gatsby (2013)

    7.4 · Drama · Romance · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, The Great Gatsby (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  4. 90match

    4.Richard Jewell (2019)

    7.4 · Drama · History · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Richard Jewell (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Brain on Fire (2017)

    7.0 · Drama · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Brain on Fire (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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  6. 86match

    6.October Sky (1999)

    7.7 · Drama · History · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, October Sky (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Radioactive (2020)

    6.6 · Drama · Romance · History · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Radioactive (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.Flamin' Hot (2023)

    8.0 · Drama · History · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Flamin' Hot (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Hulu
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  9. 80match

    9.Breathe (2017)

    7.4 · Drama · Romance · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, Breathe (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020)

    7.3 · Drama · Romance · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Joy clicked for you, The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Joy?
Try Moxie, Baby Boom, The Great Gatsby—each shares DNA with Joy while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Joy?
Joy (2015) is best described as Drama, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Joy worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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