Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. The concept of living a life without "joy" is intriguing, but it doesn't feel like a very cinematic story as a concept. The movie takes great pains to try to compensate for this. I believe the casting definitely helped here. And sure I understand guys fainting at the thought of being with Morena Baccin, but I'm not about to kick Melissa Rauch out of…
He's never been happier. And that's the problem.
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
Top Cast
Martin Freeman
Charlie
Morena Baccarin
Francesca
Jake Lacy
Cooper
Melissa Rauch
Bethany
Shannon Woodward
Liza
Ellis Rubin
Victor
Jane Curtin
Aunt Sylvia
Adam Shapiro
Marvin
Jackie Seiden
Jan
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Deangelo
Jason Altman
Mad Banker
Tyler Bourke
Frederick
dL Sams
Tearful Wife
Ed Herbstman
Actor
Willie C. Carpenter
Lavelle
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FAQ about Ode to Joy
What is Ode to Joy about?
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
When was Ode to Joy released?
Ode to Joy was released in 2019.
What genres does Ode to Joy belong to?
Ode to Joy is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Ode to Joy?
The cast of Ode to Joy includes Martin Freeman, Morena Baccarin, Jake Lacy, Melissa Rauch, Shannon Woodward.