The Way We Laughed
1998, Italian. Directed by Gianni Amelio.
Studying to become a teacher in 1950s Northern Italy, Sicilian immigrant Pietro is joined by his big brother Giovanni. Pietro shows considerable promise in his field, prompting illiterate Giovanni to take on even the toughest jobs in order to support his sibling's academic pursuits.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Gianni AmelioDirector
- Enrico Lo VersoGiovanni
- Francesco GiuffridaPietro
- Fabrizio GifuniPelaia
- Calogero CaruanaAmico di Giovanni
- Roberto MarzoAmico di Giovanni
- Davide NegroAmico di Giovanni
- Giorgio PittauAmico di Giovanni
- Pasqualino VonaAmico di Giovanni
- Peppe ZarboAmico di Giovanni
- Giuliano SpadaroPadre della famiglia foggiana
- Patrizia MarinoSua moglie
- Giuseppe SangariSuo figlio
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1998
- Original title
- Così ridevano
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Gianni Amelio
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The Way We Laughed: quick answers
Is The Way We Laughed worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Way We Laughed?
The Way We Laughed runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Way We Laughed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Way We Laughed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Way We Laughed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Way We Laughed is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Way We Laughed on?
The Way We Laughed isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1998. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way We Laughed?
If you liked The Way We Laughed, try The Hidden Child, Euphoria, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Way We Laughed?
The Way We Laughed (1998) was directed by Gianni Amelio and stars Enrico Lo Verso, Francesco Giuffrida, Fabrizio Gifuni.