The Laughing Kangaroo
1995, Japanese. Directed by Keita Kono.
A love triangle turns deadly during an awards ceremony in Australia. Unfortunately for the killers, however, Furuhata and Shintaro are on a well-deserved holiday in the same hotel.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 April 1995
- Original title
- 古畑任三郎 笑うカンガルー
- Written by
- Koki Mitani
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The Laughing Kangaroo: quick answers
What comes after The Laughing Kangaroo?
Next in the series: A Brief Parting (1996), The Disappearance of Furuhata Ninzaburo (1996), and Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (1999).
Is The Laughing Kangaroo worth watching?
The Laughing Kangaroo doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Laughing Kangaroo?
The Laughing Kangaroo runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Laughing Kangaroo have a post-credits scene?
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The Laughing Kangaroo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Laughing Kangaroo on?
The Laughing Kangaroo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1995. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Laughing Kangaroo?
If you liked The Laughing Kangaroo, try A Fugitive from the Past, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly, Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
Who directed The Laughing Kangaroo?
The Laughing Kangaroo (1995) was directed by Keita Kono and stars Masakazu Tamura, Takanori Jinnai, Masahiko Nishimura.