Only When I Laugh
1981, English. Directed by Glenn Jordan.
It'll make you laugh...'til you cry.
A boozy Broadway actress comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends as well as her needy daughter. She tries to balance the terrors of returning to work with the demands of all around her with humor and insight, while staying off the booze.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 25 September 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Simon
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How long is Only When I Laugh?
Only When I Laugh runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Only When I Laugh parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Only When I Laugh is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Only When I Laugh on?
Only When I Laugh isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only When I Laugh?
If you liked Only When I Laugh, try Postcards from the Edge, Dinner at Eight, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
Who directed Only When I Laugh?
Only When I Laugh (1981) was directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco.