Joy

“Three pioneers, one vision: the birth of IVF.”

6.8(155)20241h 55m

Drama

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.

Director

Ben Taylor

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Cast

Bill Nighy

Patrick Steptoe

James Norton

Robert Edwards

Thomasin McKenzie

Jean Purdy

Charlie Murphy

Trisha Johnson

Rish Shah

Arun

Cecily Cleeve

Caroline

Eoin Duffy

Colin

Mariam Haque

Marie

Abbiegail Mills

Meg (Older)

Olivia Sellers

Sara

Joanna Scanlan

Gladys May

Tanya Moodie

Muriel

Reviews

1 review

griggs79

1y ago

6.0

_Joy_ directed by Ben Taylor, delves into the overlooked story of Jean Purdy, a key figure in the creation of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The film not only brings to light Purdy's often ignored contributions but also serves as a critique of the long-standing marginalisation of women in scientific breakthroughs. It aims to reclaim a narrative that has historically sidelined the role of women in s...