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Joyland 2022

Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Director
Saim Sadiq
Networks
all caps, Khoosat Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 170 votes NR RomanceDrama Released
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★ 7.4/10
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What is Joyland?

Topic: Film "Joyland" (2022). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2022
Status
Released
Runtime
127 minutes
Release date
Nov 18, 2022
Original language
UR
Origin
Pakistan, United States of America
Studios
all caps, Khoosat Films
Revenue
$1,200,000
Genres
Romance, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 170 votes
Episode runtime
~127 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
all caps, Khoosat Films
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Where to watch in United States

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Topic: Film "Joyland" (2022).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Use only provided info.
Source [1]: Title "Joyland (2022)", US release date "04/07/2023", Genre "Romance and Drama", Runtime "2h 7m". Synopsis: "As a patriarchal family yearns for the birth of a son to continue their family line, their youngest son secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet."
Source [2]: Title "Joyland (Urdu: جوائے لینڈ)", Year "2022", Country "Pakistani drama film", Writer/Director "Saim Sadiq" (feature directorial debut).
Source [3]: Rating "76%" (based on 16 people).
Source [4]: Mentions a 2020 series (irrelevant to the 2022 film).
Title: Joyland (Urdu: جوائے لینڈ).
Year: 2022.
Origin: Pakistani drama film.
Director/Writer:

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Should you watch it?

“A young man in a traditional family secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.”

#patriarchal-family#erotic-dance-theatre#transgender-starlet#pakistani-film#romantic-drama#family-line
Reasons to watch
  • Features a compelling story directed by Saim Sadiq.
  • Explores the complex dynamics within a patriarchal family yearning for a son.
  • Showcases a unique romance involving an erotic dance theatre.
Keep in mind
  • The subject matter and themes led to censorship by the censor board in Pakistan.

Watch it if you are interested in international romantic dramas exploring unconventional desires within traditional family structures.

As a romance and drama exploring sensitive themes within a patriarchal setting, the tone is dramatic and reflective.

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Where can I stream Joyland?

Streaming availability varies by region, though the film has distribution through Oscilloscope and listings on platforms like The Movie Database.

Is Joyland worth watching?

Yes, it is a critically recognized international feature film directed by Saim Sadiq that explores complex family and romantic themes.

What is the runtime or binge duration of Joyland?

Joyland is a feature film with a runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

What are the essential episodes or parts of Joyland?

As a feature film rather than a television series, Joyland is viewed as a single complete narrative rather than episodic installments.

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