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It Burns When I Laugh (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2003, It Burns When I Laugh is a comedy film, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Cheryl Laesen is doing a documentary on stand-up comedy. Her subject, Rich Burns is a likable, up and coming comedian. His opening act, Sean Payne is not. Rich and Sean have vastly different ideas about "making it" as a comedian. It Burns When I Laugh, follows Rich and Sean on the road, to document the life of an average comic trying to make it. Rich and Sean may be average guys, but the barrage of people they meet at all the comedy clubs and one-niters are anything but: drunk fans, egotistical club owners, psychotic bartenders, ditsy waitresses, non-supportive relatives and trash talking newcomers.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, It Burns When I Laugh has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Burns When I Laugh page.

If you liked it. Fans of It Burns When I Laugh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch It Burns When I Laugh (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Burns When I Laugh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is It Burns When I Laugh worth watching?
It Burns When I Laugh holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was It Burns When I Laugh released?
It Burns When I Laugh was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.