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The true story behind Joy, the Netflix IVF movie leaving viewers in tears

Film follows the journey of scientists Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy in their tireless development of the scientific breakthrough

The Independent UK

Joy: the story of IVF shows how women’s health and scientific contributions haven’t been taken seriously

Watching the Netflix film Joy has been a hugely emotional experience for me. The film is the story of the scientific endeavour to figure out in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and the first baby to be born this way, Louise Joy Brown on 25 July 1978 at Oldham General Hospital in Manchester.

The Conversation

Bill Nighy says holding a baby for new IVF film Joy was a ‘very edgy day’

Based on a true story, the drama follows three pioneering British scientists in the 1960s and 1970s and their struggle to develop IVF.

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7 top new movies this week on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (Nov. 19-25)

It's set to be a big week for new movies on Netflix with four new flicks landing on the platform — but it's not the only streaming service serving up fresh films over the coming days.

Tom’s Guide

New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (Nov. 18-24)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week.

Tom’s Guide

New on Netflix Nov 16-22: our expert picks 8 must-watch TV shows and top-rated movies to stream this week

Netlfix's awards push is here

WhatToWatch

‘Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn’t worked’: writer Jack Thorne on how his family’s fertility struggles inspired his new film

The screenwriter behind hit TV dramas National Treasure and Kiri, as well as the Harry Potter stage play, talks about his new, more personal project created with his wife - a feature film, Joy, celebrating the birth of IVF

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Joy: release date, cast, plot, trailer, first looks, interviews and everything you need know

Joy is a Netflix movie about the events leading up to the birth of the first IVF test tube baby Louise Joy Brown in 1978 and stars Bill Nighy, James Norton and Thomasin McKenzie.

WhatToWatch

NHS turns 75: The history of the health service that changed the face of Britain

It has cared for thousands of us ‘from the cradle to the grave’ and pioneered world-changing medical advances. Daniel Keane looks at how the NHS began

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