Movie

The King of Comedy

“It's no laughing matter.”

★ 7.8(2,600)19821h 49m

The King of Comedy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Martin Scorsese
Release date: 1982-12-18
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $2,536,000
Budget: $19,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Embassy International Pictures

The King of Comedy — trailer

About The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis and Diahnne Abbott. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2,600 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The King of Comedy in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Rupert Pupkin

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Langford

Diahnne Abbott

Rita

Sandra Bernhard

Masha

Shelley Hack

Cathy Long

Frederick de Cordova

Bert Thomas

Ed Herlihy

Lou Brown

Band Leader

Loretta Tupper

Stage Door Fan

Peter Potulski

Stage Door Fan

Vinnie Gonzales

Stage Door Fan

Whitey Ryan

Stage Door Guard

Themes & keywords

prisonnew york cityblackmailshow businessentertainerfbistudioreceptionistzealouscautionaryhilariousaudaciousmean spirited

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The King of Comedy in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The King of Comedy on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The King of Comedy on Netflix?+

The King of Comedy is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The King of Comedy?+

The King of Comedy has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The King of Comedy?+

The King of Comedy stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard and Shelley Hack.

When did The King of Comedy come out?+

The King of Comedy is a 1982 movie directed by Martin Scorsese.

What genre is The King of Comedy?+

The King of Comedy is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The King of Comedy?+

The King of Comedy was directed by Martin Scorsese.