
Punchline
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.
Release Date: 1988-10-07
Comedy
Drama
★★★★★★★★★★ (134 votes)
Casts

Sally Field
as Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks
as Steven Gold

John Goodman
as John Krytsick

Mark Rydell
as Romeo

Kim Greist
as Madeline Urie

Paul Mazursky
as Arnold

Damon Wayans
as Percy

Taylor Negron
as Albert Emperato

George McGrath
as Brian, the Singing Nun

Ángel Salazar
as Rico