Joker (2019) -

Released in October 2019, Joker is a psychological thriller and character study that provides a standalone origin story for DC Comics' most famous villain. Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, the film famously broke box office records as the first R-rated movie to gross over $1 billion worldwide. Core Premise and Plot

Set in 1981 in a decaying, crime-ridden Gotham City, the story follows Arthur Fleck, a mentally ill party clown and aspiring stand-up comedian. Arthur lives with his mother, Penny, and suffers from a medical condition that causes uncontrollable laughter during moments of stress or discomfort. Joker (2019)