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Joker
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Todd Phillips. With Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDuring the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Joker.
MoviHero lists October 1, 2019 as the release date for Joker. Todd Phillips is the listed director. The listed cast includes Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 1, 2019
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorTodd Phillips
CastJoaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Joker right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Joker runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 28,633 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Joker
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Viewer reaction
“The Joker is similar to the DC Joker character but is not a criminal genius.”
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“Joker (2019) Review: A Stunning Performance in Search of a Sharper Script Todd Phillips' Joker is a film of immense contradiction.”
Viewer reaction
“Okay, this film has already been so widely debated that I’m not sure what I can really add to the conversation.”
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“Joker. The character that has existed since 1940, has become so heavy with so many different portrayals, different origins, that it feels impossible for any…”
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“A Masterpiece. The movie shows the escalating events that made Arthur become the Joker. Initially an inoffensive poor and sick man, Arthur suffered a tide…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Well, that was quite an entrance. You okay?”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMurray FranklinMurray Franklin appears in Joker (2019).Open character guide otherArthur FleckArthur Fleck appears in Joker (2019).Open character guide otherPenny FleckPenny Fleck appears in Joker (2019).Open character guide otherSophie DumondSophie Dumond appears in Joker (2019).Open character guide
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