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Joy

6.8/10

Rating

115 min

Runtime

2024

Release Year

Ben Taylor

Director

Cast

Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, Charlie Murphy, Rish Shah

Quick Synopsis

In the late 1970s, a young nurse, a determined scientist, and a skilled surgeon work together in a medical facility to develop the world's first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization. As they strive to bring this groundbreaking procedure to fruition, they encounter significant resistance from religious groups, government authorities, the media, and the established medical community, all of whom challenge the ethical and social implications of their work. Despite these obstacles, their collaboration leads to the birth of Louise Joy Brown, marking a major milestone in reproductive medicine.

Detailed Synopsis of Joy

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.

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