City of Joy
1992, English. Directed by Roland Joffé.
He was a man who couldn't care less... until he met a man who couldn't care more.
Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America and travel to India in the hope of finding himself. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or a passport.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 164 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch City of Joy
City of Joy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1992
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dominique LaPierre, Mark Medoff
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $15M
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What City of Joy is based on
City of Joy is based on City of Joy (1985) by Dominique Lapierre, published by Éditions Robert Laffont.
1985
City of Joy
By Dominique Lapierre
Published by Éditions Robert Laffont
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City of Joy: quick answers
Is City of Joy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 164 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of Joy?
City of Joy runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does City of Joy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of Joy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of Joy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of Joy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of Joy on?
City of Joy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like City of Joy?
If you liked City of Joy, try Salomé, Scarecrow, Being Flynn.
Who directed City of Joy?
City of Joy (1992) was directed by Roland Joffé and stars Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Pauline Collins.
What is City of Joy based on?
City of Joy is based on City of Joy (1985) by Dominique Lapierre, published by Éditions Robert Laffont.