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Children Must Laugh

9.019361h 1mMovieDocumentary

One of the few surviving documentaries about Jewish life in Poland before World War II, this film was produced to raise funds for the Vladimir Medem Sanitarium, an institution that stood as the embodiment of health and enlightenment, in…

DirectorAleksander Ford

WritersJacob Pat·Wanda Wasilewska

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Kanopy

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aleksander Ford

A.L. Alexander

Narrator (US Version)

David Dubinsky

Himself, Introductory Speaker (US Version)

B. Charney Vladeck

Himself, Introductory Speaker (US Version)

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Children Must Laugh — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Children Must Laugh?

Children Must Laugh is streaming on Kanopy and myfilmfriend in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Children Must Laugh on Netflix?

No, Children Must Laugh is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and myfilmfriend.

Is Children Must Laugh on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Children Must Laugh isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and myfilmfriend instead.

Where can I watch Children Must Laugh for free?

Children Must Laugh is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and myfilmfriend in United States.