The King of Laughter (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The King of Laughter is a 2022 biographical drama directed by Mario Martone, starring Toni Servillo as Eduardo Scarpetta, Eduardo Scarpetta and Roberto De Francesco. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Mario Martone
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The King of Laughter About?
The premise of The King of Laughter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1904 Naples, Eduardo Scarpetta is a celebrated comedian and the undisputed king of laughter. His theatrical performances are matched by the chaotic nature of his large family, where eccentric personalities clash and traditions are challenged. When Scarpetta satirizes Italy's most esteemed poet, he finds himself embroiled in a bitter legal battle and facing public scorn. He must then navigate family disputes and fight to protect his reputation and artistic freedom.
The King of Laughter Cast & Characters
Toni Servillo leads the cast as Eduardo Scarpetta, with Eduardo Scarpetta as Vincenzo Scarpetta and Roberto De Francesco as Salvatore Di Giacomo. Directed by Mario Martone; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mario Martone
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Toni Servillo as Eduardo Scarpetta - Eduardo Scarpetta as Vincenzo Scarpetta
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Roberto De Francesco as Salvatore Di Giacomo -
Antonia Truppo as Adelina De Renzis
Also Starring in The King of Laughter
· 7 more- Cristiana Dell'Anna Luisa De Filippo
- Chiara Baffi Anna De Filippo
- Paolo Pierobon Gabriele D'Annunzio
- Gianfelice Imparato Gennaro Pantalena
- Lino Musella Benedetto Croce
- Giovanni Mauriello Mirone
- Maria Nazionale Rosa De Filippo
More from Mario Martone
More films directed by Mario Martone, best-rated first: Nostalgia, Fuori, The Mayor of Rione Sanità and Capri-Revolution.
The King of Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The King of Laughter 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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The King of Laughter Plot Summary
What happens in The King of Laughter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
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Simultaneously, King Louis XIV, depicted by Pierce Brosnan, stands on the verge of addressing his subjects when chaos strikes—an assassin’s bullet narrowly misses him. In the wake of this attack, Louis becomes obsessed with his own mortality. Seeking a way out of his fears, he approaches Dr. Labarthe, skillfully performed by Pablo Schreiber, who entices him with tales of a mystical underwater creature, the Mermaid, believed to hold the power of immortality.
Full summary
The whole story of The King of Laughter, scene by scene
The King of Laughter Box Office
The King of Laughter grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- International
- $1.7M
The King of Laughter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The King of Laughter.
How Well Do You Know The King of Laughter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the narrator of the story?
The King of Laughter Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “웃음의 왕” and “Aquí me río yo (Qui rido io)”.
- Also known as
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- 웃음의 왕
- Aquí me río yo (Qui rido io)
- Король смеха
- Itt én nevetek
- Tady se směju já
- 喜剧天王
- Tu sa smejem ja
- O rei do riso
- Le roi du rire
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The King of Laughter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The King of Laughter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was The King of Laughter released?
The King of Laughter was released on November 25, 2022.
Who directed The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter was directed by Mario Martone.
More films by Mario Martone Who is in the cast of The King of Laughter?
The King of Laughter stars Toni Servillo as Eduardo Scarpetta, Eduardo Scarpetta as Vincenzo Scarpetta and Roberto De Francesco as Salvatore Di Giacomo, among 11 credited actors.
How much did The King of Laughter make at the box office?
The King of Laughter grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
How is The King of Laughter rated?
The King of Laughter has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The King of Laughter have a post-credit scene?
No. The King of Laughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The King of Laughter in?
The original language of The King of Laughter is Italian.
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