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Only When I Laugh

R19812hGlenn Jordan
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
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"It'll make you laugh...'til you cry."

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.

ComedyDrama
New York CityParent Child RelationshipCigaretteAlcoholismSocialiteDrunkennessBroadway TheatreMother Daughter Relationship

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What is Only When I Laugh (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh stars Marsha Mason (Georgia), Kristy McNichol (Polly), James Coco (Jimmy), Joan Hackett (Toby), David Dukes (David). The film was directed by Glenn Jordan.

How long is Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated R.

Is Only When I Laugh worth watching?

Only When I Laugh holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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