My Joy (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
My Joy is a 2011 drama directed by Sergei Loznitsa. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $56,857 worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Sergei Loznitsa
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Kino International
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is My Joy About?
The premise of My Joy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A truck driver's regular delivery route takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a police check, a war veteran, and a young woman, leading him to a remote village facing hardship and struggling to survive. The village's inhabitants are burdened by a troubled past, and the driver finds himself caught up in their complex lives. He witnesses the harsh realities of their existence and becomes intertwined with the fate of those living in this isolated, elemental world.
The Director of My Joy
Directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
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Director Sergei Loznitsa
More from Sergei Loznitsa
More films directed by Sergei Loznitsa, best-rated first: Two Prosecutors, State Funeral, Babi Yar. Context and In the Fog.
My Joy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Joy 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
6 ratings
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My Joy Plot Summary
What happens in My Joy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It is the height of summer when young driver Georgy embarks on a journey to another town, transporting a load of flour in his light truck. His trip takes an unwelcome turn at a roadside police post, where he encounters a pair of rude and corrupt officers. As these officers flirt with a woman they had just stopped, Georgy cleverly swipes his documents and slips away unnoticed. On the road, he picks up a hitchhiker—an elderly man who shares a harrowing tale from the aftermath of World War II. He recounts a grim incident where a corrupt military officer shamelessly robbed him and threatened him with imprisonment. In a bid for revenge, he ultimately shot the officer.
Full summary
The whole story of My Joy, scene by scene
My Joy Box Office
My Joy grossed $56,857 worldwide. $6,298 came from the US and Canada and $50,559 (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56.9K
- US & Canada
- $6.3K
- International
- $50.6K
My Joy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of My Joy.
How Well Do You Know My Joy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What cargo is Georgy transporting in his truck?
My Joy Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Щастя моє” and “Счастье моё”.
- Also known as
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- Щастя моє
- Счастье моё
- Mein Glück
- Щастие мое
- Minha Felicidade
- 我的幸福
- Szczęście ty moje
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My Joy FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of My Joy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Joy?
My Joy runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was My Joy released?
My Joy was released on September 30, 2011.
Who directed My Joy?
My Joy was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
More films by Sergei Loznitsa How much did My Joy make at the box office?
My Joy grossed $56,857 worldwide ($6,298 domestic, $50,559 international).
How is My Joy rated?
My Joy has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does My Joy have a post-credit scene?
Yes. My Joy has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is My Joy in?
The original language of My Joy is German.
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