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University of Laughs

2004Movie2 h 1 min

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about history and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In pre-war Japan, a government censor tries to make the writer for a theater troupe alter his comedic script. As they work with and against each other, the script ends up developing in unexpected ways.

Feels like

  • Comedy
  • Satire
  • Wordplay
  • Historical Setting
  • Pre-War Japan
  • Censorship
  • Political Commentary
  • Showbiz
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Mamoru Hoshi
Written by
Koki Mitani
Produced by
Minami Ichikawa, Hideki Inada, Yumiko Shigeoka
Music by
Yūsuke Honma

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Facts

October 30, 2004 · 2 h 1 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
October 30, 2004
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is University of Laughs worth watching?"

Questions about University of Laughs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is University of Laughs worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4).

Is University of Laughs okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will University of Laughs make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching University of Laughs?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is University of Laughs in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.