Ode to Joy (film)
Ode to Joy is a 2019 American romantic comedy film starring Martin Freeman and Morena Baccarin. The film premiered at the 2019 RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was released theatrically on August 9, 2019.[4]
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| Directed by | Jason Winer |
| Screenplay by | Max Werner |
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| Cinematography | David Robert Jones |
| Edited by | Peter Teschner |
| Music by | Jeremy Turner |
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| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States[1] |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $17,303 [3][1] |
Plot
Charlie (Martin Freeman) is a Brooklyn-based librarian in his forties suffering from cataplexy, causing him to faint whenever he experiences strong emotions, especially joy.[4] Upon meeting the charming and free-spirited Francesca (Morena Baccarin), Charlie falls in love but sets her up with his brother Cooper (Jake Lacy) instead because of his condition.[5]
Cast
- Martin Freeman as Charlie, Cooper’s brother
- Morena Baccarin as Francesca, Sylvia’s niece
- Jake Lacy as Cooper, Charlie's brother
- Jane Curtin as Sylvia, Francesca’s aunt
- Melissa Rauch as Bethany
- Shannon Woodward as Liza
- Hayes MacArthur as Jordan
- Ellis Rubin as Victor
Production
The film is based on a true story by Chris Higgins originally aired on This American Life.[6][7]
References
- "Ode to Joy (2019)". The Numbers. IMDb. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "Ode to Joy". RiverRun International Film Festival. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
- "Ode to Joy (2019)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Nolfi, Joey (9 July 2019). "Martin Freeman suffers bizarre romantic mishaps in quirky Ode to Joy trailer". Entertainment. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- Nordyke, Kimberly (14 July 2019). "'Ode to Joy' Trailer: Martin Freeman Avoids Dating Morena Baccarin Due to Rare Condition". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- Billington, Alex (10 July 2019). "First Trailer for 'Ode to Joy' with Martin Freeman & Morena Baccarin". First Showing. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- "FAQ; Do stories from the radio show ever get turned into movies?". This American Life. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
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