---
title: "Joy Division"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/joy-division-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15260
imdb_id: "tt1097239"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Joy Division (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/joy-division-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in 2009, Joy Division is a documentary and music film that provides a chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band. The feature has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. Grant Gee served as the director for the production, and Jon Savage contributed as a writer. The film falls under the documentary and music genres. Additional details regarding the release history indicate a date of May 2, 2007, associated with Great Britain in the provided records. The production focuses entirely on the history and legacy of the musical group through a chronological framework, capturing the trajectory of the band members and their enduring impact on the music scene of the era. The documentary format allows viewers to explore the background of the performers and their place in music history based on the chronological storytelling approach implemented by the creative team behind the project.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Grant Gee
- **Networks / Studios**: Hudson Productions, Brown Owl Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anton Corbijn** as *Self*
- **Kevin Cummins** as *Self*
- **Richard Boon** as *Self*
- **Ian Curtis** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Peter Hook** as *Self*
- **Bernard Sumner** as *Self*
- **Stephen Morris** as *Self*
- **Paul Morley** as *Self*
- **Genesis P-Orridge** as *Self*
- **Peter Saville** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Joy Division online?
Joy Division is currently available to watch or stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Joy Division worth watching?
Joy Division holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Joy Division and when was it released?
Joy Division is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Joy Division?
Joy Division was directed by Grant Gee.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Joy Division — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15260)
- [Joy Division (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15260-joy-division/cast)
- [Joy Division - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/joy-division/1372350/main/)

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