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Joy

Joy chronicles the life of Joy Mangano, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, focusing on her journey to build a successful business venture. The film details Mangano’s efforts to establish an entrepreneurial career after facing personal and economic challenges. It portrays her transformation into a self-...

5.0 Fair

apps Top Joy Alternatives

The top alternative to Joy in 2026 is Silver Linings Playbook with a score of 5.0/10, followed by Ed Wood (5.0) and Green Book (5.0).

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Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 film adapted from Matthew Quick’s novel. The story features Bradley Cooper and Jennife...

Drama Comedy Movie Romantic Comedy
5.0 Fair
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Ed Wood

Ed Wood

“Ed Wood” chronicles the career of aspiring filmmaker Edward Archer Wood Jr., focusing on his attempts to gain recogniti...

Drama Comedy Movie 1990S
5.0 Fair
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Green Book

Green Book

Green Book chronicles the 1962 journey of pianist Don Shirley and bouncer Tony Lip through the American South. The film...

Drama Comedy Movie Comedy Drama
5.0 Fair
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Furious 7

Furious 7

Furious 7 is a 2015 action film continuing the Fast & Furious franchise. The story involves Dominic Toretto and his team...

Action Drama Comedy Movie
5.0 Fair
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The Intouchables

The Intouchables

The Intouchables recounts the relationship between a paralyzed man and his Algerian caregiver. The narrative is based on...

Drama France Comedy Movie
5.0 Fair
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Why Him?

Why Him?

Why Him? is a 2016 comedy film centering on a father’s intervention regarding his daughter’s relationship with her boyfr...

Comedy Movie Christmas United States
5.0 Fair
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The Way, Way Back

The Way, Way Back

The Way, Way Back is a 2013 film directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. It centers on Duncan, a 14-year-old boy, who spends...

Drama Comedy Movie Coming Of Age
5.0 Fair
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Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas Party is a 2016 comedy film centered on efforts to avert significant corporate layoffs. The narrative i...

Comedy Movie Christmas United States
5.0 Fair
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The Grinch

The Grinch

The Grinch is a 2018 animated film adapting Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”. The story features Benedict Cu...

Comedy Movie Christmas United States
5.0 Fair
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Magic Mike

Magic Mike

Magic Mike is a 2012 film directed by Steven Soderbergh and featuring Channing Tatum. The story follows a young man’s tr...

Drama Comedy Movie Melodrama
5.0 Fair
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Little Fockers

Little Fockers

Little Fockers continues the story of the Fockers family following events depicted in *Meet the Fockers*. The film featu...

Comedy Movie Christmas United States
5.0 Fair
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The Internship

The Internship

The Internship is a 2013 comedy film centering on two older salesmen who seek employment at Google. The story involves t...

Drama Comedy Movie United States
5.0 Fair
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Instant Family

Instant Family

Instant Family depicts a couple’s initial experience adopting three young siblings – Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, and...

Drama Comedy Movie United States
5.0 Fair
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The Rum Diary

The Rum Diary

The Rum Diary is a 2011 comedy-drama directed by Bruce Robinson and based on Hunter S. Thompson’s novel. Johnny Depp lea...

Drama Comedy Movie United States
5.0 Fair
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The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen is a 2016 American film directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. It features Hailee Steinfeld alongside Woo...

Drama Comedy Movie Comedy Drama
5.0 Fair
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Magic Mike XXL

Magic Mike XXL

Magic Mike XXL is a 2015 comedy-drama sequel to the 2012 film of the same name. Featuring Channing Tatum and other perfo...

Drama Comedy Movie Comedy Drama
5.0 Fair
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Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys recounts the life story of a young woman navigating multiple roles—mother, wife, and student—fr...

Drama Comedy Movie 2000S
5.0 Fair
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Daddy's Home 2

Daddy's Home 2

Daddy’s Home 2 is a 2017 comedy film centered around Brad Tannen and Dusty Rivers, who are navigating co-parenting respo...

Comedy Movie Christmas United States
5.0 Fair
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Patch Adams

Patch Adams

Patch Adams is a 1998 film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Robin Williams as Hunter “Patch” Adams. The movie, based...

Drama Comedy Movie Comedy Drama
5.0 Fair
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 film directed by Amy Heckerling, adapted from Cameron Crowe’s 1981 book. The stor...

Drama Comedy Movie Coming Of Age
5.0 Fair

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Silver Linings Playbook 5.0 Same Compare
Ed Wood 5.0 Same Compare
Green Book 5.0 Same Compare
Furious 7 5.0 Same Compare
The Intouchables 5.0 Same Compare
Why Him? 5.0 Same Compare
The Way, Way Back 5.0 Same Compare
Office Christmas Party 5.0 Same Compare
The Grinch 5.0 Same Compare
Magic Mike 5.0 Same Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Joy?
The top alternatives to Joy in 2026 include Silver Linings Playbook, Ed Wood, Green Book, Furious 7, The Intouchables. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Joy compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Joy scores 5.0/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Joy worth it in 2026?
Joy scores 5.0/10 in the Comedy Movie category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Joy?
Several alternatives to Joy offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Joy?
Common reasons users look for Joy alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Joy are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Joy in the Comedy Movie category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Joy alternative has the highest rating?
Silver Linings Playbook currently holds the highest rating among Joy alternatives with a score of 5.0/10.
Can I use Silver Linings Playbook instead of Joy?
Silver Linings Playbook is one of the top-rated alternatives to Joy. While they serve similar purposes in the Comedy Movie space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Joy?
Pricing varies among Joy alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Comedy Movie category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Joy alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Joy vs Silver Linings Playbook: which is better?
Joy scores 5.0/10 while Silver Linings Playbook scores 5.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Joy vs Ed Wood: which is better?
Joy scores 5.0/10 while Ed Wood scores 5.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Joy vs Green Book: which is better?
Joy scores 5.0/10 while Green Book scores 5.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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