You Laugh (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1998, You Laugh is a drama film directed by Paolo Taviani, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Two segments: In the first one Felice, a baritone who has had to give up his career because of a heart condition and now works as an accountant at the Opera, inexplicably spends his nights laughing in his sleep. When his best friend, a cripple, takes his life and his wife abandons him Felice decides to die himself. In the second segment two kidnappings in Sicily, the second of which took place a century before the present one, are compared.
Who’s in it. You Laugh stars Antonio Albanese as Felice Tespini, Giuseppe Cederna as Tobia Rambaldi, Luca Zingaretti as Gino Migliori and Dario Cantarelli as Dottore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, You Laugh has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Laugh page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Laugh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Laugh (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Laugh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Laugh worth watching?
- You Laugh holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Laugh?
- You Laugh stars Antonio Albanese, Giuseppe Cederna, Luca Zingaretti, Dario Cantarelli and Elena Ghiaurov.
- When was You Laugh released?
- You Laugh was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.