Laughing Times (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Laughing Times is an action, comedy and drama film directed by John Woo, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. John Woo's Chaplin film. A homeless wanderer just happens across various articles of clothing that make him resemble Charlie Chaplin much to the amusement of passersby.
Who’s in it. Laughing Times stars Dean Shek as Chinese Chaplin, Karl Maka as Master Ting, Wu Ma as Drunkard and Wai Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Laughing Times has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughing Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughing Times tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughing Times (1980)?
- In US, Laughing Times is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laughing Times worth watching?
- Laughing Times holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laughing Times?
- Laughing Times stars Dean Shek, Karl Maka, Wu Ma, Wai Wong and Fei Lung Chen.
- When was Laughing Times released?
- Laughing Times was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.