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Ode to Joy

R20191h 37mJason Winer
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 48% · Metacritic 38

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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ode to Joy (2019) 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.

Who stars in Ode to Joy?

Ode to Joy stars Martin Freeman (Charlie), Morena Baccarin (Francesca), Jake Lacy (Cooper), Melissa Rauch (Bethany), Shannon Woodward (Liza). The film was directed by Jason Winer.

How long is Ode to Joy?

Ode to Joy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Ode to Joy worth watching?

Ode to Joy holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 48. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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