Leave 'Em Laughing
Real-life clown Jack Thum, along with his devoted wife, Shirlee, cared for dozens of homeless children — 37 of them over the years — in the Chicago area, all of whom come back to visit when they discover he's terminally ill.
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Where is Leave 'Em Laughing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Leave 'Em Laughing
Leave 'Em Laughing is a 1981 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Jackie Cooper. The cast is led by Mickey Rooney, Anne Jackson, Allen Garfield. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Leave 'Em Laughing was produced by Julian Fowles Productions and Charles Fries Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 29, 1981.
- Director
- Jackie Cooper
- Writers
- Cynthia Whitcomb, Peggy Chantler Dick
- Release date
- April 29, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Julian Fowles Productions, Charles Fries Productions
Leave 'Em Laughing cast & crew
Leave 'Em Laughing was directed by Jackie Cooper and written by Cynthia Whitcomb and Peggy Chantler Dick.
The cast features Mickey Rooney as Jack Thum, Anne Jackson as Shirlee Thum, Allen Garfield as Dr. Arthur Abrams, Elisha Cook Jr. as Jetter, Michael LeClair as Tom, and William Windom as Smiley Jenkins.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Howard Schwartz and it was produced by Julian Fowles and Charles W. Fries.
Is Leave 'Em Laughing worth watching?
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Leave 'Em Laughing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Leave 'Em Laughing
In United States, you can stream Leave 'Em Laughing on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Leave 'Em Laughing
Mickey Rooney
Jack Thum
Anne Jackson
Shirlee Thum
Allen Garfield
Dr. Arthur Abrams
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jetter
Michael LeClair
Tom
William Windom
Smiley Jenkins
Red Buttons
Roland Green
Carol Ann Susi
Gina
Bruce French
McClain
De'voreaux White
Ralph
Adrienne Kingman
Alice
Jan Stratton
1st Nurse
Leave 'Em Laughing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Leave 'Em Laughing in United States?
Leave 'Em Laughing is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Leave 'Em Laughing on fuboTV?
Yes — Leave 'Em Laughing is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Leave 'Em Laughing in?
Leave 'Em Laughing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Leave 'Em Laughing?
Leave 'Em Laughing runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
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