Joyland 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Director
- Saim Sadiq
- Networks
- all caps, Khoosat Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, OVID
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 170 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~127 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- all caps, Khoosat Films
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Topic: Film "Joyland" (2022).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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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:
Should you watch it?
“A young man in a traditional family secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for its transgender starlet.”
- 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.
- 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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