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Punchline is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by David Seltzer and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Its story follows a talented young comic as he helps a housewife who wants to break into stand-up comedy. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Mark Rydell.
Oct 7, 1988 · Sally Field and Tom Hanks star as aspiring comedians in New York City, who face challenges and opportunities in the competitive comedy club scene. The film explores the themes of self-expression, friendship, and pain through humor, and features a supporting cast of notable actors and comedians.
- (9.3K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- David Seltzer
- 1988-10-07
Sally Field and Tom Hanks play aspiring stand-up comics in this movie that Ebert criticizes for taking stand-up too seriously. He argues that the film lacks humor, insight and realism, and that stand-up comedy is a masochistic spectator sport.
Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) 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...
- (20)
- David Seltzer
- R
- Sally Field
Find out who starred in and worked on the comedy film Punchline, written by David Seltzer and directed by Mark Rydell. See the full cast and crew list, including Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and more.
Currently you are able to watch "Punchline" streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, AMC on Demand, Vudu. It is also possible to rent "Punchline" on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu online.
- 123 min
A comedy film about a medical school dropout and a housewife who try to make it as stand-up comedians in New York. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club, but their friendship is tested when a TV station arranges a comedy evening.
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