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Enemies of Laughter (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2000, Enemies of Laughter is a comedy film directed by Joey Travolta, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Nerdy-looking Paul (David Paymer) is a neurotic, failed sitcom writer with a lackluster love life. But his best pal (Judge Reinhold) has an idea that might turn things around when he decides to film Paul's life and turn his romantic disasters into a comedic documentary. When a beautiful young director (Rosalind Chao) decides to produce the real-life romantic comedy, Paul realizes that Cupid may be poised with his bow and arrow.

Who’s in it. Enemies of Laughter stars David Paymer as Paul, Judge Reinhold as Sam, Rosalind Chao as Carla and Bea Arthur as Paul's Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Enemies of Laughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enemies of Laughter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Enemies of Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Enemies of Laughter (2000)?
In US, Enemies of Laughter is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Enemies of Laughter worth watching?
Enemies of Laughter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Enemies of Laughter?
Enemies of Laughter stars David Paymer, Judge Reinhold, Rosalind Chao, Bea Arthur and Peter Falk.
When was Enemies of Laughter released?
Enemies of Laughter was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.