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Punchline

Punchline (1988) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
55

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Here are a few key highlights to round things out 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 55/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 146 active users.

Let’s set the scene for you... 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."

'Punchline' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on October 7th, 1988
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting July 9th, 2002 - Buy Punchline DVD