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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019): Cast & Box Office

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019) movie poster

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter is a 2019 comedy drama directed by Matthew Warchus, starring Andrew Scott as Garry Essendine, Indira Varma and Enzo Cilenti. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $7.9 million worldwide.

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National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Matthew Warchus
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Present Laughter About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Present Laughter without spoilers.

As a celebrated actor prepares for an international tour, his life begins to unravel. Facing an identity crisis, he struggles to manage his numerous relationships, leading to a whirlwind of chaotic events. His final days at home are filled with love, complicated desires, anxiety, and a desperate search for meaning before he leaves for the tour.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • live performance
  • actor recreates his stage role
  • actress recreates her stage role
  • based on a stage play
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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Cast & Characters

Andrew Scott leads the cast as Garry Essendine, with Indira Varma as Liz Essendine and Enzo Cilenti as Joe Lyppiatt. Directed by Matthew Warchus; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

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From the director

More from Matthew Warchus

More films directed by Matthew Warchus, best-rated first: Pride, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, Simpatico and Faith Healer.

Full filmography
Box office

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Box Office

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter grossed $7.9 million worldwide. $326,283 came from the US and Canada and $7.5 million (96%) from the rest of the world.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9M

US & Canada
$326.3K
International
$7.5M
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Videos

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter | Official Trailer
  • Trailer Present Laughter - Back in cinemas from 18 July | Official Trailer | National Theatre Live
Details

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “乐在当下” and “Настоящая комедия”.

Also known as
  • 乐在当下
  • Настоящая комедия
  • 樂在當下

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FAQ

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Present Laughter?

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Present Laughter released?

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter was released on November 28, 2019.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Present Laughter?

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter was directed by Matthew Warchus.

More films by Matthew Warchus

Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Present Laughter?

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter stars Andrew Scott as Garry Essendine, Indira Varma as Liz Essendine and Enzo Cilenti as Joe Lyppiatt, among 10 credited actors.

How much did National Theatre Live: Present Laughter make at the box office?

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter grossed $7.9 million worldwide ($326,283 domestic, $7.5 million international).

Does National Theatre Live: Present Laughter have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Present Laughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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