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Punchline
MovieReleasedComedyDrama

Punchline

"Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

Rating5.5/10
Release1988
Runtime2h 3m
Votes147

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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Budget

$15,000,000

Revenue

$21,032,267

140% ROI

Original Language

en

Release Date

October 7, 1988

Popularity

1

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures

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