Watch Punchline (1988) Official Trailer
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
5.5 / 10 IMDb October 7, 1988 2h 3m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 3m
Release Date
October 7, 1988
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$21,032,267
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
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
No photo
Pam Matteson
as Utica Blake
George McGrath
as Brian, the Singing Nun
No photo
Barry Neikrug
as Krug
Ángel Salazar
as Rico
No photo
Joycee Katz
as Joycee
No photo
Mac Robbins
as Billy Lane
Max Alexander
as Mister Ball
No photo
Paul Kozlowski
as Jerry Petroviak
Barry Sobel
as Robyn Green
No photo
Marty Pollio
as Juggling Comic
Katie Rich
as Eve
Charles David Richards
as Maitre D'
Production Companies
Columbia PicturesPunchline Official Trailer 1988
Advertisement
Viewer Reviews
Sign in to rate and review this movie.
Sign in Loading reviews…
Related Movies & Trailers
5.8
Moana
2026·Family
7.4
Toy Story 5
2026·Animation
6.4
Minions & Monsters
2026·Adventure
6.5
Scary Movie
2026·Comedy
7.1
The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026·Comedy
5.0
The Soldier with Great Maneuvers
1978·Comedy
6.8
72 HOURS
2026·Comedy
8.3
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026·Family
7.0
Lola's Secret
1984·Drama
4.8
The Novices
1970·Comedy
8.2
Hoppers
2026·Adventure
7.7
Zootopia 2
2025·Animation