Punchline

IMDb 5.5 1988 • 123 min • ComedyDrama

Director

David Seltzer

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Sally Field
Sally Field Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks Steven Gold
John Goodman
John Goodman John Krytsick
Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell Romeo
Kim Greist
Kim Greist Madeline Urie