JOY

This drama is based on a true story about three British pioneers working during the 1960s and 1970s. A surgeon, a scientist, and a nurse collaborate to develop the method of in vitro fertilization. As they strive to create the first test tube baby, they encounter significant resistance from the medical community, the government, the media, and religious institutions.

The film was directed by Ben Taylor and written by Jack Thorne. The cast features Bill Nighy as Patrick Steptoe, James Norton as Robert Edwards, and Thomasin McKenzie as Jean Purdy, alongside Charlie Murphy, Rish Shah, and Cecily Cleeve. The production was handled by Pathe and Wildgaze Films in the United Kingdom. The movie has a runtime of 115 minutes and involved a credited crew of 104 people and a cast of 51.

Audience reception has been generally positive. On IMDb, the film holds a 7.1 rating based on 12,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 6.9 from 186 votes.