Did Somebody Laugh? (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1978, Did Somebody Laugh? is a drama film directed by Henning Carlsen, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The late 1930s. A young enemployed, unskilled worker walks through the streets of Copenhagen, sustaining himself partly on the dole and free soup-kitchen meals and partly on day-dreams. He spends time at a cemetry studying headstone inscriptions. Mild-mannered and of poetic bent, he understands little of an intellectual friend's advice and shies away from the love of a woman who shares her bed with him.
Who’s in it. Did Somebody Laugh? stars Kirsten Olesen as Elisabeth, Jesper Christensen as Den arbejdsløse, Jesper Christensen as Vægtløftermennesket and Karl Stegger as Nuslemennesket, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Did Somebody Laugh? sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Did Somebody Laugh? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Did Somebody Laugh? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Did Somebody Laugh? (1978)?
- In US, Did Somebody Laugh? is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Did Somebody Laugh? worth watching?
- Did Somebody Laugh? holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Did Somebody Laugh??
- Did Somebody Laugh? stars Kirsten Olesen, Jesper Christensen, Jesper Christensen, Karl Stegger and Otto Brandenburg.
- When was Did Somebody Laugh? released?
- Did Somebody Laugh? was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.