✨ “The hardest battles are fought within.”
⭐ Starring: Tyler Perry • Taraji P. Henson • Viola Davis
🎭 Genre: Inspirational • Drama
🎬 Directed by: Tyler Perry
📅 Studio: Tyler Perry Studios / Lionsgate
When faith fades, love becomes the only miracle left.
In Finding Joy (2025), Tyler Perry returns with one of his most profound and emotionally stirring films — a story of two broken souls who rediscover hope, forgiveness, and the quiet strength to begin again.
Tyler Perry stars as Samuel Reed, a once-beloved small-town preacher whose world shatters after an unimaginable tragedy claims both his wife and his sense of faith. Once the heart of his community, Samuel now lives in silence and solitude, haunted by the memory of what he’s lost. His church doors have been closed for years; the pews are dusty, the cross stands in the dark, and the man who once spoke of hope can no longer say the word.
But life has a way of bringing light to even the darkest corners.
That light arrives in the form of Joy Williams (Taraji P. Henson) — a single mother, new to the neighborhood, whose laughter and kindness hide deep scars of her own. Though Samuel avoids her at first, Joy’s compassion and unyielding spirit begin to draw him out of isolation. Through small acts — a shared meal, a simple prayer, a moment of honesty — she reminds him of what it means to believe again, not just in God, but in people.
However, Joy carries her own secret — one that threatens to unravel the fragile bond forming between them. As their friendship deepens into something neither expected, both are forced to face the ghosts of their pasts. With the help of Viola Davis, in a commanding performance as Mother Evelyn, Samuel’s former mentor who never stopped praying for his return, the film becomes a journey of forgiveness — not from others, but from oneself.
Visually breathtaking and spiritually resonant, Finding Joy captures the quiet beauty of the American South: rain-soaked porches, golden sunsets, and gospel hymns echoing through empty churches. The soundtrack — a blend of soul, gospel, and acoustic warmth — mirrors the story’s emotional heartbeat.
At its core, Finding Joy (2025) isn’t just about religion — it’s about resilience. It’s about how even the deepest pain can become the soil from which healing grows.
Tyler Perry delivers a heartfelt performance filled with subtle power, while Taraji P. Henson’s portrayal of Joy is radiant, fierce, and deeply human. Together, they ignite the screen with chemistry that feels both timeless and true.
✨ “Sometimes, God doesn’t fix what’s broken — He teaches us how to live beautifully with the cracks.”
Through tears, laughter, and grace, Finding Joy is a cinematic hymn to the strength of the human spirit — a reminder that the darkest nights often reveal the brightest stars.
🎥 Coming to theaters worldwide — Christmas 2025.
Because sometimes, joy isn’t something you find… it’s someone who finds you.
