It's No Laughing Matter

1915Movie48 minNR

79
GreatGoodWatch score
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The story of a ruddy-cheeked rural postman who dabbles in poetry-writing on the side. He utilizes his hobby to spread a bit of sunshine throughout the village, at one point reuniting a long-estranged family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Lois Weber
Written by
Lois Weber

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Facts

January 14, 1915 · 48 min · NR

Released
January 14, 1915
Runtime
48 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is It's No Laughing Matter worth watching?"

Questions about It's No Laughing Matter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is It's No Laughing Matter worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is It's No Laughing Matter okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will It's No Laughing Matter make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch It's No Laughing Matter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.