The Joy Luck Club

Name: The Joy Luck Club
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-09-08
Duration: 2 h 19 min
Cast: Tsai Chin, Kieu Chinh, Lisa Lu, France Nuyen, Rosalind Chao

1993, English. Directed by Wayne Wang.

Between every mother and daughter there is a story that must be told.

Through a series of flashbacks, four Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China explore their pasts.

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Runtime: 2h 19m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Released: 8 September 1993
Country: United States of America, China
Written by: Amy Tan, Ronald Bass
Budget: $11M
Box office: $33M

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What The Joy Luck Club is based on

The Joy Luck Club is based on The Joy Luck Club, a 1989 novel by Amy Tan, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.

Novel · 1989
The Joy Luck Club
By Amy Tan
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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Is The Joy Luck Club worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Joy Luck Club?

The Joy Luck Club runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).

Does The Joy Luck Club have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Joy Luck Club. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Joy Luck Club parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Joy Luck Club is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Joy Luck Club on?

The Joy Luck Club isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Joy Luck Club?

If you liked The Joy Luck Club, try Mothers' Instinct, The Kindness of Strangers, Bastard Out of Carolina.

Who directed The Joy Luck Club?

The Joy Luck Club (1993) was directed by Wayne Wang and stars Tsai Chin, Kieu Chinh, Lisa Lu.

What is The Joy Luck Club based on?

The Joy Luck Club is based on The Joy Luck Club, a 1989 novel by Amy Tan, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.