Laughter in Paradise (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, Laughter in Paradise is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 97 minutes. “He sets the whole world laughing ... there's even Laughter in Paradise !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature. NB: This is the film which introduced Audrey Hepburn.
Who’s in it. Laughter in Paradise stars Fay Compton as Agnes Russell, Guy Middleton as Simon Russell, Alastair Sim as Capt. Denison Russell and George Cole as Herbert Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Laughter in Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laughter in Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laughter in Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laughter in Paradise (1951)?
- In GB, Laughter in Paradise is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Laughter in Paradise worth watching?
- Laughter in Paradise holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laughter in Paradise?
- Laughter in Paradise stars Fay Compton, Guy Middleton, Alastair Sim, George Cole and Hugh Griffith.
- When was Laughter in Paradise released?
- Laughter in Paradise was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.