The Last Laugh (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1924, The Last Laugh is a drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging doorman, after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious Hotel is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbours and society.
Who’s in it. The Last Laugh stars Emil Jannings as Hotelportier [Hotel Doorman], Maly Delschaft as Seine Nichte [His Niece], Max Hiller as Ihr Bräutigam [Her Bridegroom] and Hans Unterkircher as Geschäftsführer [Hotel Manager], among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Last Laugh has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Laugh page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Laugh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Laugh (1924)?
- In US, The Last Laugh is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Laugh worth watching?
- The Last Laugh holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Laugh?
- The Last Laugh stars Emil Jannings, Maly Delschaft, Max Hiller, Hans Unterkircher and Hermann Vallentin.
- When was The Last Laugh released?
- The Last Laugh was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.