The Laughing Frog (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, The Laughing Frog is a notable film directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman has a fine life with rewarding work, a nice house, and a serious boyfriend in the lowlands of Japan. In walks her long lost husband who years ago disappeared and abandoned her. The wife allows her lost husband to secretly live in her house. More specifically, he lives in the wife's closet. The closet has a peep hole, so he does nothing day and night but watch his wife live her life.
Who’s in it. The Laughing Frog stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka as Ippei Kurasawa, Nene Otsuka as Ryoko Kurasawa, Jun Kunimura as Yoshizumi and Mickey Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Laughing Frog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Laughing Frog page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Laughing Frog (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Laughing Frog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Laughing Frog worth watching?
- The Laughing Frog holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Laughing Frog?
- The Laughing Frog stars Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Nene Otsuka, Jun Kunimura, Mickey Curtis and Kitaro.
- When was The Laughing Frog released?
- The Laughing Frog was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.