Ode to Joy
“He's never been happier. And that's the problem.”
Synopsis
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ODE TO JOY Official Trailer (2019) Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-10
Top Cast
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Martin Freeman
Charlie
Morena Baccarin
Francesca
Jake Lacy
Cooper
Melissa Rauch
Bethany
Shannon Woodward
Liza
Ellis Rubin
Victor
Jane Curtin
Aunt Sylvia
Adam Shapiro
Marvin
Jackie Seiden
Jan
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Deangelo
Jason Altman
Mad Banker
Tyler Bourke
Frederick
dL Sams
Tearful Wife
Ed Herbstman
Actor
Willie C. Carpenter
Lavelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
RiverRun International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Winer
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Higgins, Max Werner
- Original Score
- Jeremy Turner
- Original Title
- Ode to Joy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- Mosaic, IFC Films, Small Dog Picture Company, This American Life
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Winer
Chris Higgins, Max Werner
Jeremy Turner
David Robert Jones
Peter Teschner
Ira Glass, Michael Lasker, Pamela Thur, Alissa Shipp, Mike Falbo
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Glass
Producer
Jason Winer
Director
Peter Teschner
Editor
Max Werner
Writer
Carisa Kelly
Costume Design
Lisa Myers
Production Design
Michael Lasker
Producer
David Robert Jones
Director of Photography
Jeremy Turner
Original Music Composer
Pamela Thur
Producer
Alissa Shipp
Producer
Mike Falbo
Producer
Jason Winer
Producer
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ode to Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ode to Joy about?
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
Who directed Ode to Joy?
Ode to Joy was directed by Jason Winer.
Who stars in Ode to Joy?
The principal cast of Ode to Joy includes Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin, Jake Lacy, Melissa Rauch, Shannon Woodward.
When was Ode to Joy released and how long is it?
Ode to Joy was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Ode to Joy make at the box office?
Ode to Joy grossed $17K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Ode to Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ode to Joy was composed by Jeremy Turner.
Is Ode to Joy based on a book or true story?
Ode to Joy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chris Higgins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ode to Joy?
Ode to Joy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).