
The film is a standalone origin story for the villainous clown, unconnected with any other DC Comics movie and not a strict adaptation of any particular Joker story. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, Joker is directed by Todd Phillips ( The Hangover Trilogy) from a script by he co-wrote with Scott Silver.

Joker includes a number of popular songs on its soundtrack, using them as the musical accompaniment to Arthur Fleck's descent into madness and mayhem.
