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City of Joy (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

City of Joy (2018) movie poster

City of Joy is a 2018 drama documentary directed by Madeleine Gavin, starring Denis Mukwege Mukengere, Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Eve Ensler. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
worldwide gross
$2.8M
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City of Joy (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Madeleine Gavin
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime , War
Studio
Netflix
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is City of Joy About?

The premise of City of Joy without spoilers.

Set in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, this film follows a group of resilient women who unite with three founders to rebuild their lives amidst the devastation of war. Facing profound trauma, they find strength in one another, embarking on a journey of healing and personal transformation. Through their shared experiences, they discover the power of empowering leadership and work to create a more hopeful future for their community.

City of Joy Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

City of Joy Cast

Denis Mukwege Mukengere leads the cast, with Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Eve Ensler. Directed by Madeleine Gavin; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Madeleine Gavin

More films directed by Madeleine Gavin, best-rated first: Beyond Utopia and What I Want My Words to Do to You.

Full filmography
Ratings

City of Joy Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate City of Joy 7.7/10.

Box office

City of Joy Box Office

City of Joy grossed $2.8 million worldwide. $572,493 came from the US and Canada and $2.3 million (80%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8M

US & Canada
$572.5K
International
$2.3M
US & Canada 20% Rest of the world 80%
Videos

City of Joy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of City of Joy.

City of Joy | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Cars

Cars in City of Joy

11 cars on screen, including the 2015 GMC Sierra HD and the MINI Cooper S.

All 11 cars
  • 2015 GMC Sierra HD in City of Joy 2015 GMC Sierra HD Important role
  • MINI Cooper S in City of Joy MINI Cooper S Important role
  • 2016 Acura RDX in City of Joy 2016 Acura RDX Background role
  • 2003 Audi TT in City of Joy 2003 Audi TT Background role
Details

City of Joy Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “Валериана и города тысячи планет” and “Валерiан i мiсто тисячi планет”.

Also known as
  • Валериана и города тысячи планет
  • Валерiан i мiсто тисячi планет
  • Valerian and the City of a 1000 Planets
  • Valerian e la città dei mille pianeti
  • 발레리안
  • 星際特工:千星之城
  • Валериан және мың ғаламшар шаһары
  • Valerian y la ciudad de los mil planetas
  • Valerian ha Laureline, e kêr ar 1000 planedenn
  • Валериан и город тысячи планет
  • Valérian et la cité des mille planètes
  • Valerian a město tisíce planet
+27 more
  • Ο Βαλέριαν και η Πόλη με τους Χίλιους Πλανήτες
  • Valerian - Die Stadt der tausend Planeten
  • Valerian e a Cidade dos Mil Planetas
  • Valerian és az ezer bolygó városa
  • ולריאן ועיר אלף הכוכבים
  • 발레리안: 천 개 행성의 도시
  • Валериан и градът на хилядите планети
  • Valerian ve Bin Gezegen İmparatorluğu
  • Валеріан та місто тисячі планет
  • Valerian i Miasto Tysiąca Planet
  • Valerian i la ciutat dels mil planetes
  • Валеријан и царство хиљаду планета
  • Valerian a mesto tisícich planét
  • والرین و شهر هزار سیاره
  • 星际特工:千星之城
  • 星際特工瓦雷諾:千星之城
  • วาเลเรียน พลิกจักรวาล
  • Valeriāns un tūkstoš planētu pilsēta
  • فاليريان ومدينة الألف كوكب
  • Valerian và Thành Phố Ngàn Hành Tinh
  • Valerianas ir tūkstančio planetų miestas
  • ヴァレリアン 千の惑星の救世主
  • Valeriano kaj la urbo de mil planedoj
  • Valerian și orașul celor o mie de planete
  • Valerian va Minglab Sayyoralar Shahri
  • Valerian in mesto tisočerih planetov, ვალერიანი და ათასი პლანეტის ქალაქი
  • Valerian i grad tisuću planeta

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FAQ

City of Joy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of City of Joy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is City of Joy?

City of Joy runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was City of Joy released?

City of Joy was released on September 7, 2018.

Who directed City of Joy?

City of Joy was directed by Madeleine Gavin.

More films by Madeleine Gavin

Who is in the cast of City of Joy?

City of Joy stars Denis Mukwege Mukengere, Christine Schuler-Deschryver and Eve Ensler, among 4 credited actors.

How much did City of Joy make at the box office?

City of Joy grossed $2.8 million worldwide ($572,493 domestic, $2.3 million international).

How is City of Joy rated?

City of Joy has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 75% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does City of Joy have a post-credit scene?

No. City of Joy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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