Punchline(1988)
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Punchline Synopsis
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.
Punchline (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by David Seltzer, released on October 7, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman and Mark Rydell. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- David Seltzer
- Writers:
- David Seltzer
- Producers:
- Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Composer:
- Charles Gross
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $21,032,267
- Status:
- Released
Punchline (1988) Trailer
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Punchline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sally Field
as Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
as Steven Gold
John Goodman
as John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
as Romeo
Kim Greist
as Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky
as Arnold
Damon Wayans
as Percy
Taylor Negron
as Albert Emperato
- Pam Matteson
Pam Matteson
as Utica Blake
George McGrath
as Brian, the Singing Nun
- Barry Neikrug
Barry Neikrug
as Krug
Ángel Salazar
as Rico
Key crew
Directed by David Seltzer, written by David Seltzer, produced by Daniel Melnick and Michael I. Rachmil.
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Punchline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 161 ratings.
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Punchline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Punchline online?
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Punchline (1988) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Punchline?
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The main cast of Punchline (1988) includes Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell and Kim Greist. The film was directed by David Seltzer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Punchline released?
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Punchline was released on October 7, 1988 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Punchline worth watching?
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Punchline (1988) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Punchline?
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Yes. The official Punchline trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.