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Punchline (1988) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Punchline at a Glance
Punchline is a 1988 comedy and drama film from director David Seltzer, with a cast led by Sally Field, Tom Hanks and John Goodman. It is 2 hours 3 minutes long and was released on October 7, 1988. Punchline has a TMDB rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 159 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punchline
When was Punchline released?
Punchline was released on October 7, 1988.
What is the runtime of Punchline?
Punchline has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
Who stars in Punchline?
Punchline stars Sally Field as Lilah Krytsick, Tom Hanks as Steven Gold, John Goodman as John Krytsick and Mark Rydell as Romeo. The cast also includes Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky, Damon Wayans and Taylor Negron.
Who directed Punchline?
Punchline was directed by David Seltzer. The screenplay is credited to David Seltzer.
What genre is Punchline?
Punchline is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.
What is Punchline rated?
Punchline is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 159 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Punchline for free?
You can watch the trailer for Punchline, "Punchline Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Punchline?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Punchline include Standing Up, Falling Down (2020), Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023), Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013), Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019) and Somewhere in Queens (2023).
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