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Punchline

R19882h 3mDavid Seltzer
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 52
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"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

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.

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What is Punchline (1988) about?

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…

Who stars in Punchline?

Punchline stars Sally Field (Lilah Krytsick), Tom Hanks (Steven Gold), John Goodman (John Krytsick), Mark Rydell (Romeo), Kim Greist (Madeline Urie). The film was directed by David Seltzer.

How long is Punchline?

Punchline has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Punchline worth watching?

Punchline holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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