

Punchline
"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$15.0M
$15,000,000
Revenue
$21.0M
$21,032,267
Languages
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Key Crew

David Seltzer
Writer

David Seltzer
Director
Cast

Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
Steven Gold

John Goodman
John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
Romeo

Kim Greist
Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
Arnold

Damon Wayans
Percy

Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
Pam Matteson
Utica Blake

George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
Barry Neikrug
Krug

Ángel Salazar
Rico
Joycee Katz
Joycee
Mac Robbins
Billy Lane

Max Alexander
Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski
Jerry Petroviak

Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
Marty Pollio
Juggling Comic

Katie Rich
Eve

Charles David Richards
Maitre D'