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Joker

  • 2019
  • R
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1.6M
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POPULARITY
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Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)
An exploration of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society.
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Psychological DramaPsychological ThrillerTragedyCrimeDramaThriller

Arthur Fleck, a party clown and a failed stand-up comedian, leads an impoverished life with his ailing mother. However, when society shuns him and brands him as a freak, he decides to embrac... Read allArthur Fleck, a party clown and a failed stand-up comedian, leads an impoverished life with his ailing mother. However, when society shuns him and brands him as a freak, he decides to embrace the life of chaos in Gotham City.Arthur Fleck, a party clown and a failed stand-up comedian, leads an impoverished life with his ailing mother. However, when society shuns him and brands him as a freak, he decides to embrace the life of chaos in Gotham City.

  • Director
    • Todd Phillips
  • Writers
    • Todd Phillips
    • Scott Silver
    • Bob Kane
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Robert De Niro
    • Zazie Beetz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    1.6M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    490
    11
    • Director
      • Todd Phillips
    • Writers
      • Todd Phillips
      • Scott Silver
      • Bob Kane
    • Stars
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Robert De Niro
      • Zazie Beetz
    • 11.6KUser reviews
    • 722Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #86
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 121 wins & 248 nominations total

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    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Arthur Fleck
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Murray Franklin
    Zazie Beetz
    Zazie Beetz
    • Sophie Dumond
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Penny Fleck
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Thomas Wayne
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Detective Burke
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Detective Garrity
    Glenn Fleshler
    Glenn Fleshler
    • Randall
    Leigh Gill
    Leigh Gill
    • Gary
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • Hoyt Vaughn
    Rocco Luna
    • GiGi Dumond
    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Gene Ufland
    Sondra James
    • Dr. Sally
    Murphy Guyer
    Murphy Guyer
    • Barry O'Donnell
    Douglas Hodge
    Douglas Hodge
    • Alfred Pennyworth
    Dante Pereira-Olson
    • Bruce Wayne
    Carrie Louise Putrello
    • Martha Wayne
    Sharon Washington
    Sharon Washington
    • Social Worker
    • Director
      • Todd Phillips
    • Writers
      • Todd Phillips
      • Scott Silver
      • Bob Kane
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    User reviews11.6K

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    Reviewers say 'Joker' has received mixed reactions, with many praising Joaquin Phoenix's Oscar-worthy performance and the film's deep exploration of mental illness and societal neglect. The fresh take on the Joker character is lauded, along with the cinematography and score. However, some critics find the film overrated, unoriginal, and overly violent, with issues regarding pacing, script, and lack of clear messages. Despite these criticisms, its thought-provoking themes are widely celebrated.
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    10logical_guy

    MASTERPIECE 😍

    Joaquin Phoenix gives a tour de force performance, fearless and stunning in its emotional depth and physicality. It's impossible to talk about this without referencing Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance from The Dark Knight, widely considered the definitive live-action portrayal of the Joker, so let's talk about it. The fact is, everyone is going to be stunned by what Phoenix accomplishes, because it's what many thought impossible - a portrayal that matches and potentially exceeds that of The Dark Knight's Clown Prince of Crime
    10Aman_Goyal

    Perfect in every aspect.

    Truly a masterpiece, The Best Hollywood film of 2019, one of the Best films of the decade... And truly the Best film to bring a comic book so chillingly and realistically to real ife. Remarkable Direction, Cinematography, Music and the Acting. Some people are surprised to find it DISTURBING and VIOLENT, but it's a necessity and message. It's about society and reflects those underappreciated/unrecognized/bullied people, proving they can do something too. The way it shows class difference, corruption and how rich and talented rule others around them is not exaggerated and that's what makes it different. It's BELIEVABLE. There could be multiple JOKERs living in our society that could shake those around them in much bitter way than the film shows making people uncomforting people. Consider this a wake up call, a message, but first a film. A PERFECT film.
    10mariamelkott

    Went for a second time to watch

    I get why some people hate this . It's because of the political message and how some people think that you need get empathy for Arthur's madness. But come on that is not the point and it will never be. Enjoy this masterpiece because Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips overdid themselves with this movie . The acting,music and cinematography are just amazing ! Please enjoy the movie without overthinking it.
    9brianmlucas

    Not a spoon feeding of CGI fueled faux drama.

    The movie affects you in a way that makes it physically painful to experience, but in a good way.
    10VallejoDiego

    JUST AMAZING. How does this movie exist.

    Let me start off by saying if Joaquin Phoneix doesn't get his Oscar for this movie. Then the Oscars should be cancelled. Phoneix is amazing as you might've heard from every review ever! But Todd Phillips. Is at his best here. The story lines he takes and visuals are just breathtaking. The score!! Omg the Score! Every time that score came on, I felt very uncomfortable, like something horrible was about to happen. It was GREAT. The Inspirations from Taxi Driver and King of Comedy are there, and add so much for the movie. And I got to be honest. There are scenes that are very violent. And its disturbing. But I honestly expected it to be WAYYYY more violent from all the controversy going on. Overall this movie was GREAT. Come Oscar season, it needs to be nominated for Best Picture, ScreenPlay, Cinematography, Actor, Score and Director

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Joaquin Phoenix called perfecting the Joker's laugh the toughest part of playing the character.
    • Goofs
      Arthur shoots the 3 men on the subway, he is using a Smith and Wesson Chief Special 38 that holds 5 rounds. You can count a total of 8 shots during the scene, but he does not reload.
    • Quotes

      Arthur Fleck: [written in notebook] The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Brothers logo is the Warner Communications logo used in the 1970s and early 1980s, in fitting with this film's 1981 setting.
    • Connections
      Featured in That Star Wars Girl: Joker Trailer Reaction and Breakdown (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Temptation Rag
      Written by Henry Lodge

      Performed by Claude Bolling

      Courtesy of Decca Records France

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Guasón
    • Filming locations
      • 1150 Anderson Ave, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA(Joker stairs scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • BRON Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $335,477,657
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $96,202,337
      • Oct 6, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,078,958,629
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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