Dying of Laughter

Dying of Laughter

The people adored them. They hated each other. This is their story.

Directed by Álex de la Iglesia

Produced by Lolafilms

1999113 min6.4 / 10

A dark comedy about two comedians whose professional success masks a deepening personal hatred, exploring the corrosive nature of fame and partnership.

Nino and Bruno are two comedians who reach the heights of success with their duo act, turning them into huge TV celebrities. However, the hate between them grows fast, as much as their fame.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dying of Laughter sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Dying of Laughter end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Dying of Laughter scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Dying of Laughter violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dying of Laughter easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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