Where to watch Only When I Laugh (1981) in the UK
Only When I Laugh (1981) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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1981 Only When I Laugh Official Trailer 1 Columbia Pictures
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Only When I Laugh.
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Marsha MasonGeorgia -
Kristy McNicholPolly -
James CocoJimmy -
Joan HackettToby -
David DukesDavid -
John Bennett PerryActor (Lou) -
Guy BoydMan in Bar -
Ed MooreDr. Komack
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Only When I Laugh — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Only When I Laugh in the UK?
Only When I Laugh (1981) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video and buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Only When I Laugh?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
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Yes. Only When I Laugh can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Only When I Laugh is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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