Punchline

Punchline

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

5.5 /10 148 votes
October 7, 1988 2h 3m Released

Storyline

Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.

Key Information

Director David Seltzer
Writers David Seltzer
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 5.5/10
Language EN
Budget $15,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Sally Field

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Mark Rydell

Mark Rydell

Romeo

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Arnold

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Percy

Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Barry Neikrug

Krug

Ángel Salazar

Ángel Salazar

Rico

Frequently Asked Questions

Punchline was released on October 7, 1988.

The runtime of Punchline is 2h 3m.

Punchline is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Punchline has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Punchline is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Punchline was directed by David Seltzer.

The main cast of Punchline includes Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman.

Punchline is originally in English.