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The Man Who Laughs

2012Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–36%

A moving, tense drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Political Intrigue
  • Class Conflict
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Character-Driven
  • Visually Evocative
  • Period Piece

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Pierre Améris
Written by
Victor Hugo, Guillaume Laurant
Produced by
Marc Jenny, Thomas Anargyros, Edouard de Vésinne
Music by
Stéphane Moucha

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Facts

December 26, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
December 26, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Czechia
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

The Grotesque, Freaky Is Cool, Sexless Marriage +9

  • The Grotesque
  • Freaky Is Cool
  • Sexless Marriage
  • Benevolent Boss
  • Only Sane Man
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Aristocrats Are Evil
  • Truth in Television
  • Idle Rich
  • Karma Houdini
  • Glasgow Grin

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Who Laughs?"

Questions about The Man Who Laughs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Who Laughs?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Man Who Laughs worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6).

Is The Man Who Laughs good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Man Who Laughs in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Man Who Laughs use?

The GrotesqueFreaky Is CoolSexless MarriageBenevolent BossOnly Sane ManKids Are CruelLove DodecahedronAristocrats Are EvilTruth in TelevisionIdle RichKarma HoudiniGlasgow Grinand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including The Grotesque, Freaky Is Cool, and Sexless Marriage.