Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is a comedy and documentary film directed by Larry Carroll, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.
Who’s in it. Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? stars Beverly D'Angelo as Herself, Rodney Dangerfield as Himself, Larry King as Himself and Bill Kinison as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999)?
- In US, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? worth watching?
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh??
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? stars Beverly D'Angelo, Rodney Dangerfield, Larry King, Bill Kinison and Sam Kinison.
- When was Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? released?
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.