

Joker
“Put on a happy face.”
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.
Where to watch Joker in United States
Click a service to open Joker there. Availability last verified on July 5, 2026.
Where is Joker streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Joker
Joker is a 2019 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Todd Phillips. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 27800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Joker was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Joint Effort, and Village Roadshow Pictures and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on October 1, 2019, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $1.1 billion worldwide.
- Director
- Todd Phillips
- Writers
- Scott Silver, Todd Phillips
- Release date
- October 1, 2019
- OTT release
- December 17, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $1.1 billion
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Joint Effort, Village Roadshow Pictures
Joker cast & crew
Joker was directed by Todd Phillips and written by Scott Silver and Todd Phillips.
The cast features Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck, Brett Cullen as Thomas Wayne, and Shea Whigham as Detective Burke.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, cinematography is by Lawrence Sher, and it was produced by Todd Phillips and Bradley Cooper.
Is Joker worth watching?
Joker holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 27,846 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, Joker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Joker
In United States, you can stream Joker on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 17, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Joker

Joaquin Phoenix
Arthur Fleck

Robert De Niro
Murray Franklin

Zazie Beetz
Sophie Dumond

Frances Conroy
Penny Fleck

Brett Cullen
Thomas Wayne

Shea Whigham
Detective Burke

Bill Camp
Detective Garrity

Glenn Fleshler
Randall

Leigh Gill
Gary

Josh Pais
Hoyt Vaughn
Rocco Luna
GiGi Dumond

Marc Maron
Gene Ufland
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Joker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Joker in United States?
Joker is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Joker on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Joker is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Joker in?
Joker is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joker?
Joker runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Joker rated?
Joker is rated R. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 27,846 ratings.
▸When did Joker release on OTT?
Joker became available digitally on December 17, 2019.












