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Joy (2024)

Joy (2024)

Drama

Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.

Release Date: 2024, November 15
Directors: Ben Taylor
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Wildgaze Films, Pathé
Cast: Bill Nighy, James Norton, Louisa Harland, Robert Wilfort, Surinder Duhra, Thomasin McKenzie, Miles Jupp, Pip Torrens, Justin Edwards, Ella Bruccoleri, Tanya Moodie, Simon Paisley Day

Overview:

A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.

Keywords:

based on true story period drama 1960s 1970s sentimental historical social issues inspiring infertility reproductive rights overcoming the odds