The King of Laughter (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2021, The King of Laughter is a drama and history film directed by Mario Martone, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
Who’s in it. The King of Laughter stars Toni Servillo as Eduardo Scarpetta, Maria Nazionale as Rosa De Filippo-Scarpetta, Cristiana Dell'Anna as Luisa De Filippo and Marzia Onorato as Titina De Filippo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The King of Laughter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King of Laughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King of Laughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King of Laughter (2021)?
- In US, The King of Laughter is available to stream on Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King of Laughter worth watching?
- The King of Laughter holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King of Laughter?
- The King of Laughter stars Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Marzia Onorato and Antonia Truppo.
- When was The King of Laughter released?
- The King of Laughter was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.