The Laughing Man
1989, Turkish. Directed by Kartal Tibet.
Yusuf Şaplak is a seemingly ordinary man who has a condition where he can't stop laughing. An idealist young doctor decides to cure him.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
- Check local
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Laughing Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1989.
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Cast & crew
- Kartal TibetDirector
- Kemal SunalYusuf Şaplak
- Aydan BurhanNaciye
- Ahmet SezerelDoktor Oktay
- Bilge ZobuÖmer
- Diler SaraçYusuf'un Ebesi Fatma
- Erol ÖzkökGazino Patronu
- Gülten CeylanYusuf'un Annesi
- Ekrem DümerYıkım İşleri Müdürü
- Selahattin FıratKöy Muhtarı
- Baykal KentSünnetçi / Kasap
- Kutay KöktürkDişçi
- Cengiz SeziciKöyün Delisi Müslüm Çavuş
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1989
- Original title
- Gülen Adam
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Erdoğan Tünaş
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The Laughing Man: quick answers
Is The Laughing Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Laughing Man?
The Laughing Man runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Laughing Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Laughing Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Laughing Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Laughing Man yet.
Which OTT platform is The Laughing Man on?
The Laughing Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1989. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Laughing Man?
If you liked The Laughing Man, try XX/XY, The Baltimorons, The Miracle.
Who directed The Laughing Man?
The Laughing Man (1989) was directed by Kartal Tibet and stars Kemal Sunal, Aydan Burhan, Ahmet Sezerel.