Present Laughter (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1967, Present Laughter is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Gordon Flemyng, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging and self-obsessed actor finds himself in a situation bordering on farce when he is besieged by the demands of his estranged wife, women who want to seduce him, and a crazed playwright.
Who’s in it. Present Laughter stars Peter O'Toole as Garry Essendine, Honor Blackman as Liz Essendine, Isla Blair as Daphne Stillington and William Dexter as Henry Lyppiatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Present Laughter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Present Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Present Laughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Present Laughter (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Present Laughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Present Laughter worth watching?
- Present Laughter holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Present Laughter?
- Present Laughter stars Peter O'Toole, Honor Blackman, Isla Blair, William Dexter and Edward Hardwicke.
- When was Present Laughter released?
- Present Laughter was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.