Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! is a comedy and drama film directed by Oğuzhan Akalın, running about 42 minutes.

What it’s about. Due to the sudden death of his grandfather, Nejat (8) arrives at a funeral home for the first time in his life. As soon as they arrive, he is left all alone by his devastated mourning parents. Nejat gets so confused in this chaotic environment, especially because he doesn't know how to feel or behave in this certain situation. On the contrary, everyone around him has strong opinions about how he should feel or behave, so they force him to act accordingly. Failing to take the pressure off, Nejat finds himself in a great struggle of 'not to get sad.' As the tension escalates, the war begins...

Who’s in it. Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! stars Oğuz Kara as Nejat, Beren Senol as Aleyna, Güneş Sayın as Güneş (Young Aunt) and Gönül Ürer as Grandmother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crying is allowed Laughing is NOT! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.