The Last Laugh is a comedy film written and directed by Greg Pritikin. It stars Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase.

A former stand-up comedian who retired from the spotlight 50 years ago reunites with his former manager after he convinces him to do one last comedy tour.

The film was announced on September 25, 2017 after a deal was brokered for Netflix to distribute. The cast, headlined by Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase, was announced and filming began in New Orleans the same day. The film was dedicated "for Paul Mazursky."

It was released on Netflix on January 11, 2019.

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 53% based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 5.38/10. The site's consensus reads: "Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss are a sight for sore eyes, but they unfortunately do not get The Last Laugh in a generic buddy comedy that never musters any jokes worthy of their comedic chops".

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