Where to Watch City of Joy Online

Need to watch 'City of Joy' on your TV or mobile device at home? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Madeleine Gavin-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'City of Joy' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'City of Joy' right now, here are some specifics about the Essence Road, Impact Partners documentary flick.

Released September 7th, 2018, 'City of Joy' stars Christine Schuler-Deschryver, Denis Mukwege Mukengere, V, formerly Eve Ensler, Jane Mukunilwa The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 14 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 22 experienced users.

Want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured 20 years of devastating violence. Rape has been used as a weapon of war to destroy community and access precious minerals. Congo is often referred to as “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” "City of Joy" tells a different story of the region. The film focuses on Jane, a student at a center where women who have suffered unimaginable abuse join together to become leaders. We also meet the founders of the center: a devout Congolese Doctor, a Congolese activist, and a radical N.Y. playwright. The film weaves between joy and pain as these individuals band together to demand hope in a place so often deemed hopeless."

'City of Joy' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Netflix, and Netflix basic with Ads .