The Joy
2010, Portuguese. Directed by Marina Meliande & Felipe Bragança.
A Super Heroes Movie
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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The Joy is streaming on Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 24 May 2010
- Original title
- A Alegria
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Felipe Bragança, Marina Meliande
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How long is The Joy?
The Joy runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is The Joy on?
The Joy is streaming on Fandor in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joy?
If you liked The Joy, try Good Luck, Hounddog, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed The Joy?
The Joy (2010) was directed by Marina Meliande and Felipe Bragança and stars Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos.