Ode to Joy

20192019
RR
1h 37m

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.

Director
- Jason Winer
Writers
- Max Werner
- Chris Higgins(inspired by a story on WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" by)
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Awards
- 2 wins

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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.

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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
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

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.

Top review

8/10

Great cast, chemistry and story!

Amazing story with great acting from all parties. Morena is so much more than just stunning. Fantastic emotional performance from Martin and impressive Melissa moments. I loved to see Jane Curtin on screen again. Big thanks.

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

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Runtime
1 hour 37 minutes
Color
- Color

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