The Man Who Laughs (1928)
Kernel Score: 81% · 219 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance, Horror
Released: 1928-11-04
Runtime: 110 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured.
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Director
Paul Leni
Cast
- Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie
- Mary Philbin as Dea
- Cesare Gravina as Ursus
- Brandon Hurst as Barkilphedro
- Olga Baclanova as Duchess Josiana
- Sam De Grasse as King James II
- Stuart Holmes as Lord Dirry-Moir
- Josephine Crowell as Queen Anne
- Julius Molnar as Young Gwynplaine
- Károly Huszár as Innkeeper
The Man Who Laughs FAQ
Is The Man Who Laughs good?
The Man Who Laughs has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Man Who Laughs?
In the US you can stream The Man Who Laughs on FlixFling, watch it free with ads on Darkroom, Fawesome, Filmtap, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like The Man Who Laughs?
If you liked The Man Who Laughs, try The Unknown, Limelight, Life in a Year and Bingo: The King of the Mornings.