Netflix fans left unexpectedly teary after ‘little comedy’ turns out to be hidden gem

After a comedy on Netflix turned out to have an unexpectedly strong emotional impact, viewers found themselves moved to tears.

Joyride, which debuted on the platform recently, was originally released in 2022 and stars Charlie Reid, Lochlann Ó Mearáin, Olivia Colman, and others.

Colman is also included in the streamer’s top 10 films ranking with Wicked Little Letters. After lining up to watch it, fans couldn’t help but go for the Kleenex at the conclusion.

I thought Joyride, starring Olivia Colman, would be a ridiculous little comedy movie when I saw it on Netflix. I’m SOBBING,’ wrote a startled Lauren on X.

Melanie Hewitt added: ‘Oh, blimey. Joyride over on the Netflix is an absolute joy of a film. Charlie Reid, the sixteen co-star to Olivia Colman is going to go far.

‘Tender, funny and warm. It was just what I needed tonight. It will go straight to your heart. Night, you lot.’

watched joyride on Netflix thinking it was going to be a silly little comedy film with olivia colman…. I’m SOBBING

— lauren (@begforloves) August 2, 2024

#OliviaColeman @netflix #Joyride .. I've so many words but very little to explain just how amazing this film is .. just watch it !💜❤️

— Liz Cannings (@zil75) August 3, 2024

Oh, blimey. Joyride over on the Netflix is an absolute joy of a film. Charlie Reid, the sixteen co-star to Olivia Colman is going to go far. Tender, funny and warm. It was just what I needed tonight. It will go straight to your heart. Night, you lot.

— Melanie Hewitt (@MelAndStuff_) August 1, 2024

‘I’ve so many words but very little to explain just how amazing this film is .. just watch it!’ advised Liz Cannings.

The 90-minute film is focused on the unexpected friendship between Mully, whose mum recently died from cancer, and Joy, a solicitor coming to terms with an unexpected birth later in life.

The pair have a chance meeting when Mully (Charlie) realises his dad James (Lochlann) is stealing money raised at a charity event in Rita’s honour to pay off debts. Mully decides to grab the cash and dart off in a stationary taxi that had left its doors open.

Once already on the road, he is surprised to learn that a middle-aged woman in a drunken state called Joy (Olivia), and her newborn baby are in the backseat.

Both hoping to escape, they take back roads to remain undetected. Their relationship begins as fraught, but soon, they find themselves bonding and through their friendship, they help each other with their unique predicaments.

Speaking about playing Joy, Olivia, 50 said: ‘I loved the character of Joy.

She added (via Yours): ‘I couldn’t get her out of my head once I’d read the script. I loved how it was all put together. I loved the story and I really wanted to do it.’

‘Joy is a solicitor. She’s very independent, quite fierce,’ she explained.

‘You find out a bit about her upbringing and her possible lack of love from her mum. I think that’s why she can’t settle with anyone. I think it’s all too hard. And partly why she doesn’t want this baby is that she doesn’t want to be as bad as her own mum was and she’s terrified of that.’

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