New movies and shows are released daily on Netflix. And sometimes that means that a movie or show worth watching can't find an audience: ...... I believe Ben Taylor's historical drama “Joy: The Birth of In Vitro Fertilization” did just that.

Despite the moderately good critical reception (currently an 89% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes), the film failed to make Netflix's top 10 in the U.S. when it opened on November 22.

I suspect that the film was overshadowed by other productions. After all, Netflix also released “The Piano Lesson” and “Spellbound” on the same day. Whether that is true or not, I genuinely believe “Joy - The Birth of In Vitro Fertilization” is worth checking out.

“Joy” is a moving British drama about Louise Joy Brown, the world's first “test tube baby,” and the development of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in a British hospital, and the 10-year journey that made her birth possible.

Along the way, the film follows nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy (Thomasine McKenzie), scientist Robert Edwards (James Norton), and surgeon Patrick Steptoe (Bill Nye) as they work together to develop a cure while confronting the social and scientific challenges of the times. The film follows them as they work together to develop a cure while confronting the social and scientific challenges of the times.

Now, for the record, I am not trying to say that “Joy” is the absolute best movie available on Netflix. But the film is a delightful and moving testament to scientific development, wrapped in the cozy trappings of British period drama.

Admittedly, the way the film approaches the topic at hand may feel a bit understated, but there is no denying that it is a warm and emotional piece of work. Mackenzie, in particular, is wonderful, deftly balancing the tension between Purdy's personal life, her traditionalist mother's Christian upbringing, and her work in the lab.

By the time the credits roll, it is hard to imagine anyone not at least somewhat emotionally invested in what this trio (and the women they worked with) went through and inspired by what they accomplished.

If nothing else, the film is worth watching purely as a reminder that Purdy's achievements in the development of IVF treatment (as told in the film) have been forgotten. By making her the protagonist, “Joy” attempts to right this wrong.

Rotten Tomatoes' score of 89% tells me that I am not alone in recommending that people check out “Joy.” As proof, here are a few words from critics.

As one example, The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw gave the film a 3/5 star rating, calling “Joy” a “watchable, if somewhat functional” film, and noting that “It's a somewhat stagey reconstruction but an approachable and humane account of a great moment in scientific history.”

Similarly, Nell Minow of RogerEbert.com gave the film 3/4 stars, writing: “Sometimes you need a cozy film featuring a heartwarming true story and actors with British accents,” and described “Joy” as “charmingly understated in tone, look and acting.”

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In conclusion, I really think many audiences will find something to like in Joy. If you enjoy simple drama, especially on a languid weekend, “Joy” would make perfect, comfortable viewing. However, if I failed to convince you to try streaming “Joy” but you're still looking for something new, check out Netflix's Best Movies guide for more streaming recommendations.