The Man Who Laughs (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Man Who Laughs is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Laughs stars Gérard Depardieu as Ursus, Marc-André Grondin as Gwynplaine, Emmanuelle Seigner as Josiane and Christa Théret as Déa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Man Who Laughs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Laughs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Laughs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Laughs (2012)?
- In AU, The Man Who Laughs is available to rent or buy from Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?
- The Man Who Laughs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Laughs?
- The Man Who Laughs stars Gérard Depardieu, Marc-André Grondin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Christa Théret and Arben Bajraktaraj.
- When was The Man Who Laughs released?
- The Man Who Laughs was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.