The Seagull's Laughter (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, The Seagull's Laughter is a comedy and drama film directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Post-war provincial Iceland: around 1950, Freyja, who'd been a plump teen, returns from America, a widow with a 20-inch waist, seven suitcases of dresses, and a list of who ever wronged or slighted her. She moves in with an aunt and socialist uncle: finding a new husband is high on her agenda, and she's mistrusted by Agga, a pre-teen who's our eyes and ears. The social order and Freyja are more complicated than they seem at first, and so may be her prospects. Class divisions, families ties, pride, the onset of puberty, and the power of Eros sliver the ice.
Who’s in it. The Seagull's Laughter stars Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir as Freyja, Ugla Egilsdóttir as Agga, Heino Ferch as Björn Theódór and Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Magnús, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Seagull's Laughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seagull's Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seagull's Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seagull's Laughter (2001)?
- In US, The Seagull's Laughter is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seagull's Laughter worth watching?
- The Seagull's Laughter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seagull's Laughter?
- The Seagull's Laughter stars Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Ugla Egilsdóttir, Heino Ferch, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Kristbjörg Kjeld.
- When was The Seagull's Laughter released?
- The Seagull's Laughter was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.