Only When I Laugh(1981)
It'll make you laugh...'til you cry.
Only When I Laugh Synopsis
A boozy Broadway actress comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends as well as her needy daughter. She tries to balance the terrors of returning to work with the demands of all around her with humor and insight, while staying off the booze.
Only When I Laugh (1981) is a comedy and drama film directed by Glenn Jordan, released on September 25, 1981 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco and Joan Hackett. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Glenn Jordan
- Writers:
- Neil Simon, Neil Simon
- Producers:
- Roger M. Rothstein, Neil Simon
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Only When I Laugh (1981) Trailer
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Only When I Laugh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marsha Mason
as Georgia
Kristy McNichol
as Polly
James Coco
as Jimmy
Joan Hackett
as Toby
David Dukes
as David
John Bennett Perry
as Actor (Lou)
Guy Boyd
as Man in Bar
- Ed Moore
Ed Moore
as Dr. Komack
Byron Webster
as Tom
Peter Coffield
as Mr. Tarloff
Mark Schubb
as Adam Kasabian
- Nancy Nagler
Nancy Nagler
as Heidi
Key crew
Directed by Glenn Jordan, written by Neil Simon and Neil Simon, produced by Roger M. Rothstein and Neil Simon.
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Only When I Laugh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 22 ratings.
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Only When I Laugh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Only When I Laugh online?
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Only When I Laugh (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Only When I Laugh?
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The main cast of Only When I Laugh (1981) includes Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco, Joan Hackett and David Dukes. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Only When I Laugh released?
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Only When I Laugh was released on September 25, 1981 and runs for 2h.
Is Only When I Laugh worth watching?
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Only When I Laugh (1981) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Only When I Laugh?
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Yes. The official Only When I Laugh trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.