Sold Laughter (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Sold Laughter is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Leonid Nechayev, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Young boy Timm sells his laughter to Baron Lefuet for the ability to win every wager. Based on the famous book "Timm Thaler" by James Krüss.
Who’s in it. Sold Laughter stars Aleksandr Prodan as Timm Thaler, Pavel Kadochnikov as Baron Lefuet (Trech), Natalya Gundareva as Frau Bebber and Yekaterina Vasilyeva as Timm's stepmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sold Laughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sold Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sold Laughter tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sold Laughter (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sold Laughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sold Laughter worth watching?
- Sold Laughter holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sold Laughter?
- Sold Laughter stars Aleksandr Prodan, Pavel Kadochnikov, Natalya Gundareva, Yekaterina Vasilyeva and Nadezhda Rumyantseva.
- When was Sold Laughter released?
- Sold Laughter was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.