The King of Laughter
2021, Italian. Directed by Mario Martone.
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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The King of Laughter is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mario MartoneDirector
- Toni ServilloEduardo Scarpetta
- Maria NazionaleRosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
- Cristiana Dell'AnnaLuisa De Filippo
- Antonia TruppoAdelina De Renzis
- Eduardo ScarpettaVincenzo Scarpetta
- Roberto De FrancescoSalvatore Di Giacomo
- Lino MusellaBenedetto Croce
- Paolo PierobonGabriele D'Annunzio
- Gianfelice ImparatoGennaro Pantalena
- Iaia ForteRosa Gagliardi
- Giovanni MaurielloMirone
- Chiara Baffi'Nennella' De Filippo
Details
- Released
- 9 September 2021
- Original title
- Qui rido io
- Country
- Italy, Spain, Belgium
- Written by
- Ippolita Di Majo, Mario Martone
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The King of Laughter: quick answers
Is The King of Laughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The King of Laughter have a post-credits scene?
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The King of Laughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The King of Laughter on?
The King of Laughter is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Laughter?
If you liked The King of Laughter, try Julia, Hamlet, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis.
Who directed The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter (2021) was directed by Mario Martone and stars Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna.