Noël Coward's Present Laughter
Seen it?2017 | 134 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis juggles a fawning ingenue, a crazed playwright, his ex-wife, and the personal lives of his friends. Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 45, episode 4).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Horn
- Kevin KlineGarry Essendine
- Kate BurtonLiz Essendine
- Kristine NielsenMonica Reed
- Cobie SmuldersJoanna Lyppiatt
- Bhavesh PatelRoland Maule
- Reg RogersMorris Dixon
- Matt BittnerFred
- Ellen HarveyMiss Erikson
- Peter Francis JamesHenry Lyppiatt
- Tedra MillanDaphne Stillington