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Tyler Perry's Finding Joy

Tyler Perry's Finding Joy

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Tyler Perry's Finding Joy

"Happily ever after begins in the wildest places."

2025

1h 47m

6.0(47 votes)

Drama

Overview

Joy, a successful designer, seeks a proposal at Christmas. In Wyoming's mountains, she finds what she truly needs when the man she loves sees her as just a friend.

Where to Watch

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Tyler Perry Studios

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Shannon Thornton

Shannon Thornton

Joy

Tosin Morohunfola

Tosin Morohunfola

Brittany S. Hall

Brittany S. Hall

Ashley

Eric Stanton Betts

Eric Stanton Betts

Pat-Treek

Derek Alexander Dixon

Natalie Savage

Natalie Savage

Jeffery Thomas Johnson

Jeffery Thomas Johnson

David Whipliton

Whitney Goin

Whitney Goin

Wynona

Aaron O'Connell

Aaron O'Connell

Colton Whipliton

Hugh Holub

Hugh Holub

Sheriff Jackson

Creative team

Directed by: Tyler Perry
Written by: Tyler Perry
Produced by: Tyler Perry
Angi Bones

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