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10 Best Movies Like Joy

If you loved Joy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride

Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride

2006★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young bride in the midst of her wedding finds herself mysteriously transported to the TARDIS. The Doctor must discover what her connection is with the Empress of the Racnoss's pl...

#2
Orphan

Orphan

2009★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems....

#3
The First Omen

The First Omen

2024★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying ...

#4
Little Man

Little Man

2006★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After leaving prison, dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins his moron brother Percy in stealing an expensive huge diamond from a jewelry store for the mobster Walken. They are chased by...

#5
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rollercoaster of Friendship

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rollercoaster of Friendship

2018★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Rarity's friendship with Applejack is tested when Vignette Valencia hires her as her new designer for a theme park parade....

#6
Bad Sister

Bad Sister

2015★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As a top student at St. Adeline's Catholic Boarding School, Zoe senses that something is not quite right about the school's new nun-- a sense proven to be true when it is revealed ...

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