Joy
Synopsis
An adolescent girl's journey of self-discovery set in the garish twilight world of Sydney's late night shopping malls and rooftops.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cate Shortland
- Screenplay & Story
- Cate Shortland
- Original Score
- Kirke Godfrey
- Original Title
- Joy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Television and Radio School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cate Shortland
Cate Shortland
Kirke Godfrey
Robert Humphreys
Yoon Chul Chung
Rachel Clements, Anthony Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Clements
Producer
Robert Humphreys
Director of Photography
Justine Seymour
Production Design
Yoon Chul Chung
Editor
Kirke Godfrey
Original Music Composer
Cate Shortland
Director
Cate Shortland
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joy about?
An adolescent girl's journey of self-discovery set in the garish twilight world of Sydney's late night shopping malls and rooftops.
Who directed Joy?
Joy was directed by Cate Shortland.
Who stars in Joy?
The principal cast of Joy includes Deborah Clay, Tania Segura, Meg Evans, Antony Yee, Barbara Gouskos.
When was Joy released and how long is it?
Joy was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy was composed by Kirke Godfrey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joy?
Joy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).