Joy Trailer Sets Release Date for Netflix IVF Movie Starring Thomasin McKenzie

Netflix has shared the official Joy trailer for the upcoming historical drama about the three British pioneers, who successfully developed and delivered the first test tube baby.

“It tells the remarkable true story behind the groundbreaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world’s first ‘test-tube-baby,’ and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible,” reads the synopsis. “Told from the perspective of Jean Purdy, a young nurse and embryologist who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe to unlock the puzzle of infertility by pioneering in vitro fertilization (IVF), the film celebrates the power of perseverance and the wonders of science as it follows this maverick trio of visionaries who overcame tremendous odds and opposition to realize their dream and, in doing so, allowed millions of people to dream with them.”

Check out the Joy trailer below

When is the Joy release date?

Joy is scheduled to make its debut on Friday, November 22 on Netflix. Prior to its streaming release, the film will first have its world premiere at the upcoming 68th BFI London Film Festival on Tuesday, October 15.

The film is directed by Ben Taylor from screenplay written by Jack Thorne, based on a story by Rachel Mason. The film will be led by Thomasin McKenzie as Jean Purdy, Bill Nighy as Patrick Steptoe, James Norton as Robert Edwards, Charlie Murphy as Trisha, Tanya Moodie as Muriel, Ella Bruccoleri as Lesley Brown, Douggie McMeekin as John Brown, Rish Shah as Arun, and more. It is produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey.