The Joy Maker

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The grandfather is old, but the grandson is a smart child who often solves life's problems with wit and courage.

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The Joy Maker Reviews

★★★★☆4·10 reviews

AlexAfterDark

★★★★★·5 months ago

The editing in The Joy Maker keeps the energy moving without feeling chaotic.

Lena_Twist

★★★★★·3 months ago

The background music in The Joy Maker knows when to step back.

HarperView

★★★☆☆·5 months ago

The Joy Maker is fine if you want something quick and low-commitment.

AlexAfterDark — ★★★★★

The editing in The Joy Maker keeps the energy moving without feeling chaotic.

Lena_Twist — ★★★★★

The background music in The Joy Maker knows when to step back.

HarperView — ★★★☆☆

The Joy Maker is fine if you want something quick and low-commitment.

Lena_NextEp — ★★☆☆☆

The Joy Maker gives answers quickly, but not always satisfying ones.

BenNextEp — ★★★★★

The Joy Maker is put together with more care than I expected.

Avery_NoSpoilers — ★★★★☆

I wanted more breathing room in The Joy Maker, but the pace is part of the appeal.

ChloeChecksIn — ★★★☆☆

The Joy Maker is simple, clean, and mostly fine.

Avery_Twist — ★★★★★

The softer scenes in The Joy Maker are stronger than the trailer suggested.

LoganLens — ★★★★☆

The Joy Maker is neatly packaged for binge watching.

Avery_NextEp — ★★★★☆

The Joy Maker is predictable in places, but not boring.

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