The quirky dramatic comedy «Joy» starring Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert De Niro is based on the story of Joy Mangano, the head of a powerful family business dynasty. Most of the film was shot in Boston because it is multifaceted and diverse. At one point it resembles Texas in the 1970s, and at another, New York in the 1980s.

Filming Locations:

Joy's House

In the Movie

Scene where We see a modest and cozy house covered in snow. We are also told about the protagonist's childhood – what inspired her, what she aspired to. The main thing is that she loved to create, invent new things. The film location is imbued with home warmth and joy.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The house where Joy lives with her family is located at 111 Federal Street in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This two-story building with a characteristic facade reflects the atmosphere of a suburban area. The interior spaces of the house are spacious and cozy, emphasizing the family atmosphere that prevails in the film.

Store Parking Lot

In the Movie

Scene where Joy does not give up in her attempts to present and sell her idea. Many entrepreneurs should learn from her! Potential customers for the innovative mop are ordinary people who go to the store, so Joy decides to demonstrate the miracle invention right in the supermarket parking lot.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at To avoid racking their brains, the film crew chose a location right on a square among supermarkets. This time in the Boston area in the small town of Lynn near retail outlets. An ideal place for presentation and filming.

Bartlett Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Joy meets a competitor at the hotel, where a tense dialogue takes place. The rich wooden interior and beautiful hotel interior cannot but please the viewer's eye. The solid appearance of the building only emphasizes the seriousness of the situation.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a building in the city of Lynn. Now it is just a beautiful residential building with a coffee shop on the second floor. The exterior decoration has remained unchanged - the same elegant columns, large windows, and traditional facade stucco. Stop by for a cup of coffee and enjoy Boston architecture.