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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.

Punchline is a 1988 comedy and drama movie directed by David Seltzer starring Sally Field, Tom Hanks and John Goodman. It runs 123 minutes. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 on TMDB based on 161 votes.

  • Released: 1988-10-07
  • Runtime: 123 min
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • TMDB rating: 5.5/10

Punchline cast

Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky, Damon Wayans, Taylor Negron, Pam Matteson, George McGrath

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