Die Laughing (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Die Laughing is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jeff Werner, running about 108 minutes. “As a singer, he's a killer. As a lover, he's a killer. As a killer, he's a lovely singer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A San Francisco cab driver find himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased…
Who’s in it. Die Laughing stars Robby Benson as Pinsky, Linda Grovenor as Amy, Charles Durning as Arnold and Elsa Lanchester as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Die Laughing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Laughing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Laughing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Laughing (1980)?
- In US, Die Laughing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die Laughing worth watching?
- Die Laughing holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Laughing?
- Die Laughing stars Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, Charles Durning, Elsa Lanchester and Bud Cort.