Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Punchline' right now, here are some finer points about the Columbia Pictures drama flick. Punchline starring Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min. The release date of the movie is October 7th, 1988. The movie received a user score of 54/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 139 platform users.
Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Punchline' on each platform when they are available. 'Punchline' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Tubi TV, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, and YouTube in the US.
'Punchline' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on October 7th, 1988
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
July 9th, 2002
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