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Joker

R20192h 2mTodd Phillips
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 59

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"Put on a happy face."

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

CrimeThrillerDrama
SocietyBased On ComicSocial CommentaryPsychological ThrillerCriminal MastermindMental IllnessAnarchyCharacter StudyClown MakeupOutsider

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joker (2019) about?

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Who stars in Joker?

Joker stars Joaquin Phoenix (Arthur Fleck), Robert De Niro (Murray Franklin), Zazie Beetz (Sophie Dumond), Frances Conroy (Penny Fleck), Brett Cullen (Thomas Wayne). The film was directed by Todd Phillips.

How long is Joker?

Joker has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Joker worth watching?

Joker holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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