The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

Directed by F. W. Murnau

Produced by UFA

192490 min7.8 / 10

A German Expressionist portrait of social humiliation and lost dignity, following an aging man's descent from respected status into public shame and isolation.

An aging doorman, after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious hotel, is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbours and society.

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  • Is The Last Laugh sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Last Laugh one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Does The Last Laugh end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Last Laugh violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is The Last Laugh scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Last Laugh easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity94

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Last Laugh

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Last Laugh

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Last Laugh, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Last Laugh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Last Laugh, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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