Question 1

Is Joy streaming?

Accepted Answer

Joy is streaming now. Included with a subscription on Starz Apple TV channel.

Question 2

When did Joy come out in theaters?

Accepted Answer

Joy opened in US theaters on December 25, 2015.

Question 3

When was Joy released digitally?

Accepted Answer

Joy became available to rent or buy digitally in the US on April 8, 2016, 105 days after its theatrical opening.

Question 4

Where can I watch Joy?

Accepted Answer

Joy is included with a subscription on Starz Apple TV channel. Rental and purchase options are also listed on this page. Availability data is for the US and comes from TMDB watch providers.

Question 5

How long do movies take to go from theaters to streaming?

Accepted Answer

Across 72 films released since 2025 in our catalog, the median theater to digital window is 35 days. Our full methodology and the underlying dataset are published at https://feelsalike.com/streaming-windows.

When is Joy streaming?

Release timeline