Punchline

1988

ComedyDrama

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.

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

Rating

5.431
137 votes

Popularity

1.4216

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Columbia Pictures

Runtime

123 min.

Budget (M$)

21 / 15ROI 140%

Status

Released

Release: 10/7/1988

Credits

Punchline

David SeltzerDirector

Punchline

Sally FieldLilah Krytsick

Punchline

Tom HanksSteven Gold

Punchline

John GoodmanJohn Krytsick

Punchline

Mark RydellRomeo

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