Punchline

Punchline

1988 · 123 min · EN · R · 5.4 (115 votes)
Dir. David Seltzer · Starring Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky · Music Charles Gross

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

ComedyDrama

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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A poignant look at chasing dreams against the backdrop of everyday life. It feels like watching a familiar struggle unfold with a mix of humor and genuine heart, capturing the messy reality of ambition and family ties.

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