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He's never been happier. And that's the problem. - Ode to Joy
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Title: Ode to Joy

Release Date: 8 Sep 2019

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Mosaic, IFC Films, Small Dog Picture Company, This American Life

Production Companies: Mosaic, IFC Films, Small Dog Picture Company, This American Life

Overview: Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.217 (120 votes)

Cast

  • Charlie: Martin Freeman
  • Francesca: Morena Baccarin
  • Cooper: Jake Lacy
  • Bethany: Melissa Rauch
  • Liza: Shannon Woodward
  • Victor: Ellis Rubin
  • Aunt Sylvia: Jane Curtin
  • Marvin: Adam Shapiro
  • Jan: Jackie Seiden
  • Deangelo: Ravi Cabot-Conyers
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