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The Secret Laughter of Women (1999): Cast

The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) movie poster

The Secret Laughter of Women is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Peter Schwabach, starring Colin Firth as Matthew Field, Nia Long and Fizzy Roberts. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Peter Schwabach
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Laughter of Women About?

The premise of The Secret Laughter of Women without spoilers.

Oscar‑winner Colin Firth stars in this heart‑warming cross‑cultural romantic comedy set in the sun‑kissed South of France. Nigerian single mother Nimi, juggling her son Sammy and family pressure to find a suitable husband, meets the local Reverend. She also befriends Matthew, a British comic‑book writer, and his charismatic hero. Sammy, determined to see his mother happy, schemes to bring Nimi and Matthew together, but the pair must still navigate cultural expectations and personal doubts before love can blossom.

The Secret Laughter of Women Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • single mother
  • nigerian
  • family relationships
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • church
  • reverend
  • south of france
  • single parent
  • france
  • male female relationship
  • interracial relationship
+3 more
  • interracial romance
  • white male black female relationship
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Secret Laughter of Women Cast & Characters

Colin Firth leads the cast as Matthew Field, with Nia Long as Nimi Da Silva and Fizzy Roberts as Sammy. Directed by Peter Schwabach; 21 actors are credited in all.

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The Secret Laughter of Women Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “A Wonderful Love Story” and “La risa secreta de las mujeres”.

Also known as
  • A Wonderful Love Story
  • La risa secreta de las mujeres
  • הצחוק הסודי של הנשים
  • Kadınların Gizli Kahkahaları

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The Secret Laughter of Women FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Laughter of Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Laughter of Women?

The Secret Laughter of Women runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Secret Laughter of Women released?

The Secret Laughter of Women was released on November 26, 1999.

Who directed The Secret Laughter of Women?

The Secret Laughter of Women was directed by Peter Schwabach.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret Laughter of Women?

The Secret Laughter of Women stars Colin Firth as Matthew Field, Nia Long as Nimi Da Silva and Fizzy Roberts as Sammy, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Secret Laughter of Women have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Laughter of Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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