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The Last Laugh

2016·Movie
1h 29min

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
Holocaust DocumentaryFreedom of SpeechDark Humor & TragedyEthical BoundariesSocial CommentaryThought-ProvokingInterviewsHistorical ContextPhilosophical Inquiry

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Last Laugh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Laugh legally?

The Last Laugh is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Flix Premiere, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last Laugh worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Laugh rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Last Laugh?

1 h 29 min

The Last Laugh runs 1 h 29 min.

Is The Last Laugh based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last Laugh?

Critics85
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Last Laugh higher (85) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Last Laugh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Laugh?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Laugh in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Laugh use?

As You KnowChewing the SceneryCircle of ShameDeus ex MachinaDream SequenceEpic Tracking ShotHeroic BSoDImpairment ShotThe Last TitleNameless NarrativePrideSilence Is Golden

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Last Laugh, including As You Know, Chewing the Scenery, Circle of Shame.