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Ode to Joy

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.4K
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Martin Freeman and Morena Baccarin in Ode to Joy (2019)
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Charlie has a neurological disorder in which strong emotions, especially joy, make him faint. He lives with his brother. Working as librarian gives him a quiet environment, but then Francesc... Read allCharlie has a neurological disorder in which strong emotions, especially joy, make him faint. He lives with his brother. Working as librarian gives him a quiet environment, but then Francesca enters the library and his life.Charlie has a neurological disorder in which strong emotions, especially joy, make him faint. He lives with his brother. Working as librarian gives him a quiet environment, but then Francesca enters the library and his life.

IMDb RATING
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5.4K
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  • Director
    • Jason Winer
  • Writers
    • Max Werner
    • Chris Higgins(inspired by a story on WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" by)
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Morena Baccarin
    • Jake Lacy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jason Winer
  • Writers
    • Max Werner
    • Chris Higgins(inspired by a story on WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" by)
  • Stars
    • Martin Freeman
    • Morena Baccarin
    • Jake Lacy
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    • 44User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin
    • Francescaas Francesca
    Jake Lacy
    Jake Lacy
    • Cooperas Cooper
    Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch
    • Bethanyas Bethany
    Shannon Woodward
    Shannon Woodward
    • Lizaas Liza
    Hayes MacArthur
    Hayes MacArthur
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Adam Shapiro
    Adam Shapiro
    • Marvinas Marvin
    Jackie Seiden
    Jackie Seiden
    • Janas Jan
    Jane Curtin
    Jane Curtin
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Father Daveas Father Dave
    Sabrina Sloan
    Sabrina Sloan
    • Annas Ann
    Ollie Seiden
    • Service Dogas Service Dog
    Sharon Gee
    • Helenas Helen
    Ellis Rubin
    Ellis Rubin
    • Victoras Victor
    Willie C. Carpenter
    Willie C. Carpenter
    • Lavelleas Lavelle
    Mike Britt
    Mike Britt
    • Carousel Operatoras Carousel Operator
    Ed Herbstman
    Ed Herbstman
    • Actoras Actor
    Neal Lerner
    Neal Lerner
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • Director
      • Jason Winer
    • Writers
      • Max Werner
      • Chris Higgins(inspired by a story on WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" by)
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    Storyline

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    Charlie suffers from cataplexy, a symptom of narcolepsy that causes sudden bouts of paralysis whenever he experiences strong emotions -- in particular, joy. He develops a variety of techniques to deny himself too much pleasure and happiness, but they're put to the ultimate test when he falls in love.
    three word titlechronic illnessromantic relationshiplibrarianwedding ceremony25 more
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    • Taglines
      • He's never been happier. And that's the problem.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some language and sexual references
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This story is loosely based on Act 3 of Episode 409 of the "This American Life" radio program hosted by Ira Glass.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie starts falling during Marvin and Liza's wedding, he is beside Cooper; in the next shot he comes in front of Liza.
    • Quotes

      Charlie: I can't drive with the radio on in case anything by The Pointer Sisters comes on and I swerve into a ditch. I can't walk along any beach where there might be frolicking seals. I can't eat Kettle Corn. I can't boogie board. I can't swim in any body if water that is higher than my chest, especially if there's some guy playing with his gorgeous Golden Retriever. I can't barbecue unsupervised. I probably can't go to The Grand Canyon just based on the pictures I've seen 'cause it's too breathtakingly beautiful. I would like to have kids, but they either have to be boring or spoiled because cute, adorable...

      Francesca: [interrupts] Charlie! We'll adopt the worst kids we can find.

    • Crazy credits
      There is an extra scene during the credits, where Charlie and Francesca share a bathroom together. Charlie watches her applying roll-on deodorant and falls asleep in the sink.

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Delightful comedy
    Sweet and hilarious romantic comedy about a man trying to avoid love by making a pact with his brother. Brisk pacing. Great performances all around. Martin Freeman is simply charming and Melissa Rauch steals the show. Audience was laughing throughout.
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    • IndieFan85
    • Apr 8, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ода радості
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Montague St &, Pierrepont Pl, Brooklyn, NY, United States
    • Production companies
      • Mosaic
      • Small Dog Picture Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,303
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,568
      • Aug 11, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,594
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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