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Leave 'Em Laughing

8.019811h 38mMovieDramaTV Movie

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.

DirectorJackie Cooper
WritersCynthia Whitcomb·Peggy Chantler Dick
ProducersJulian Fowles·Charles W. Fries

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jackie Cooper

MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Jack Thum
AJAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Shirlee Thum
AGAllen Garfield
Allen Garfield
Dr. Arthur Abrams
EJElisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jetter
ML
Michael LeClair
Tom
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Smiley Jenkins
RBRed Buttons
Red Buttons
Roland Green
CSCarol Ann Susi
Carol Ann Susi
Gina
BFBruce French
Bruce French
McClain
DWDe'voreaux White
De'voreaux White
Ralph
AK
Adrienne Kingman
Alice
JS
Jan Stratton
1st Nurse

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Leave 'Em Laughing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Leave 'Em Laughing?

Leave 'Em Laughing isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Leave 'Em Laughing on Netflix?

No, Leave 'Em Laughing is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Leave 'Em Laughing on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Leave 'Em Laughing isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Leave 'Em Laughing for free?

Leave 'Em Laughing isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.