The Monocle's Sour Laugh (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1964, The Monocle's Sour Laugh is a comedy and thriller film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A French agent goes after a gang of Asian terrorists who plan to blow up an American nuclear aircraft carrier.
Who’s in it. The Monocle's Sour Laugh stars Paul Meurisse as le commandant Théobald Dromar dit 'le Monocle', Marcel Dalio as Elie Mayeriftsky, Olivier Despax as Frédéric and Edward Meeks as Major Sidney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Monocle's Sour Laugh has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monocle's Sour Laugh page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monocle's Sour Laugh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monocle's Sour Laugh (1964)?
- In US, The Monocle's Sour Laugh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monocle's Sour Laugh worth watching?
- The Monocle's Sour Laugh holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monocle's Sour Laugh?
- The Monocle's Sour Laugh stars Paul Meurisse, Marcel Dalio, Olivier Despax, Edward Meeks and Henri Nassiet.
- When was The Monocle's Sour Laugh released?
- The Monocle's Sour Laugh was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.