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Joy

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Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's first 'test-tube- baby', and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Told through the perspective of Jean Purdy, a young nurse and embryologist, who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe to unlock the puzzle of infertility by pioneering in vitro fertilization (IVF). The film celebrates the power of perseverance and the wonders of science as it follows this maverick trio of visionaries who overcame tremendous odds and opposition to realize their dream, and in doing so allowed millions of people to dream with them.

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Nick Schager The Daily Beast A tribute to scientific innovation and compassion that, no matter its obvious manipulations, adeptly pulls at the heartstrings. Nov 22, 2024 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal Ms. McKenzie is terrific and carries much of the film, and director Taylor seizes every opportunity to adorn it with period flavor. Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times Ben Taylor, keeps the momentum up despite his weakness for marking the passage of time with eyebrow-raising needle drops. Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review The film is a thorough, ambitious, and sometimes inspirational telling of a significant part of reproductive medical history. Rated: 3/4 Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community Through McKenzie and Nighy, enough heart shines through to make Joy (2024) a successful movie, even if it leaves a little to be desired. Rated: 6.5/10 Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies It's too busy making the same point over and over again with little variation and only minor interest in the people behind the science. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's first 'test-tube- baby', and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Told through the perspective of Jean Purdy, a young nurse and embryologist, who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe to unlock the puzzle of infertility by pioneering in vitro fertilization (IVF). The film celebrates the power of perseverance and the wonders of science as it follows this maverick trio of visionaries who overcame tremendous odds and opposition to realize their dream, and in doing so allowed millions of people to dream with them.
Director
Ben Taylor
Producer
Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Screenwriter
Jack Thorne
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Pathe UK, Wildgaze Films
Genre
Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 22, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 22, 2024
Runtime
1h 55m