Punchline

Oct 7, 1988

2h 3m

★ 5.5

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Punchline Trailers

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Cast

Lilah Krytsick

Sally Field

Steven Gold

Tom Hanks

John Krytsick

John Goodman

Romeo

Mark Rydell

Madeline Urie

Kim Greist

Arnold

Paul Mazursky

Percy

Damon Wayans

Albert Emperato

Taylor Negron

Utica Blake

Pam Matteson

Brian, the Singing Nun

George McGrath

Krug

Barry Neikrug

Rico

Ángel Salazar

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