Laughter (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, Laughter is a comedy and drama film directed by Martin Laroche, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. As a civil war shakes the Quebec province of Canada, Valerie is the sole survivor of a mass execution where her boyfriend is killed. Years later, she’s in a close relationship with her new partner, Gabriel. At the Long Term Care Center where she works as an orderly, she befriends Jeanne, an erudite and funny woman, dealing with an important physical handicap. Mixing realism and worrying strangeness, The Laugh presents a humane exploration of the survivor’s syndrome, the grieving process, the distance of time, the power of love, and the joy of being alive.
Who’s in it. Laughter stars Léane Labrèche-Dor as Valérie, Micheline Lanctôt as Jeanne, Alexandre Landry as Gabriel and Sylvie Drapeau as La Présidente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Laughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughter (2020)?
- In CA, Laughter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laughter worth watching?
- Laughter holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Laughter?
- Laughter stars Léane Labrèche-Dor, Micheline Lanctôt, Alexandre Landry, Sylvie Drapeau and Normand Daoust.
- When was Laughter released?
- Laughter was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.