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IFC Films |
Release Date:
August 9, 2019
Summary:
How does a man who is—literally—paralyzed by happiness find love? Thanks to a condition called cataplexy—a rare disorder that causes him to lose control of his muscles whenever he is overcome by strong emotion, particularly joy—Brooklyn librarian Charlie (Martin Freeman) has learned to carefully edit all delight-triggering people, places, and events out of his life. Family weddings, cute babies, adorable puppies, and, yes, romance are all fraught with peril in Charlie’s carefully managed world. But when the beautiful, spontaneous Francesca (Morena Baccarin) falls for him, the risk-averse Charlie finds himself at a crossroads: suppress his feelings of attraction, or take a chance and let love in? Based on a true story originally featured on This American Life, Ode to Joy is a hilarious and touching look at what happens when we stop being afraid and let ourselves truly live. [IFC Films]
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Details
| Runtime: | 97 min |
| Rating: | Rated R for some language and sexual references |
| Official Site: | https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/ode-to-joy |
| Production: | Mosaic |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Country: | US |
| Language: | English |
| Director | Credit |
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| Jason Winer | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
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| Chris Higgins | Inspired By A Story On WBEZ Chicago's "This American Life" By |
| Max Werner | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
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| Adam Shapiro | Marvin |
| Alex Perez | Wedding Photographer |
| dL Sams | Tearful Wife |
| Ed Herbstman | Principal Cast |
| Ellis Rubin | Victor |
| Jackie Seiden | Jan |
| Jake Lacy | Cooper |
| Jane Curtin | Aunt Sylvia |
| Jason Altman | Mad Banker |
| Martin Freeman | Charlie |
| Melissa Rauch | Bethany |
| Morena Baccarin | Francesca |
| Shannon Woodward | Liza |
| Cast | Credit |
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| Alex Perez | Wedding Photographer |
| dL Sams | Tearful Wife |
| Ed Herbstman | Cast |
| Jason Altman | Mad Banker |
| Ravi Cabot-Conyers | Deangelo |
| Tyler Bourke | Frederick |
| Producer | Credit |
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| Adam Phillips | Associate Producer |
| Alissa Shipp | Producer |
| Brett Harris | Associate Producer |
| Ira Glass | Producer |
| Jason Winer | Producer |
| Jimmy Miller | Producer |
| Joseph White | Executive Producer |
| Kyle Weber | Co-Producer |
| Max Werner | Executive Producer |
| Michael Lasker | Producer |
| Mike Falbo | Producer |
| Nick Moceri | Executive Producer |
| Pamela Thur | Producer |
| Susan Leber | Co-Producer |
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