Canned Laughter (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, Canned Laughter is a comedy film directed by Geoffrey Sax, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Box asks his colleague Lorraine out for a date. They go to a restaurant where Dave Perry tries to break it as a stand-up comedian.
Who’s in it. Canned Laughter stars Rowan Atkinson as Robert Box / Dave Perry / Mr. Marshall, Sue Holderness as Lorraine, Joan Scott as Mrs. Nolan and John J. Carney as Bus Conductor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Canned Laughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Canned Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canned Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canned Laughter (1979)?
- In US, Canned Laughter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Canned Laughter worth watching?
- Canned Laughter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canned Laughter?
- Canned Laughter stars Rowan Atkinson, Sue Holderness, Joan Scott, John J. Carney and Harry Shacklock.