Leave 'Em Laughing
1981, English. Directed by Jackie Cooper.
Real-life clown Jack Thum, along with his devoted wife, Shirlee, cared for dozens of homeless children — 37 of them over the years — in the Chicago area, all of whom come back to visit when they discover he's terminally ill.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Leave 'Em Laughing
Leave 'Em Laughing is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreAvailability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cynthia Whitcomb, Peggy Chantler Dick
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Leave 'Em Laughing
Anne of Green Gables
2016 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Normal
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
2003 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Son
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
2008 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Leave 'Em Laughing: quick answers
Is Leave 'Em Laughing worth watching?
Leave 'Em Laughing doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Leave 'Em Laughing?
Leave 'Em Laughing runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Leave 'Em Laughing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Leave 'Em Laughing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Leave 'Em Laughing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Leave 'Em Laughing yet.
Which OTT platform is Leave 'Em Laughing on?
Leave 'Em Laughing is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Leave 'Em Laughing?
If you liked Leave 'Em Laughing, try Anne of Green Gables, Girl in the Box, Normal.
Who directed Leave 'Em Laughing?
Leave 'Em Laughing (1981) was directed by Jackie Cooper and stars Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield.