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The King of Laughter

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2021 | 133 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Just Mercy or The Rainmaker, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Martone

  • Toni ServilloEduardo Scarpetta
  • Maria NazionaleRosa De Filippo-Scarpetta
  • Cristiana Dell'AnnaLuisa De Filippo
  • Antonia TruppoAdelina De Renzis
  • Eduardo ScarpettaVincenzo Scarpetta
  • Roberto De FrancescoSalvatore Di Giacomo
  • Lino MusellaBenedetto Croce
  • Paolo PierobonGabriele D'Annunzio
  • Gianfelice ImparatoGennaro Pantalena
  • Iaia ForteRosa Gagliardi