Movie

Punchline

“Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.”

★ 5.5(155)19882h 3m

Punchline is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Punchline

🇮🇹 Italy

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Good to know

Director: David Seltzer
Release date: 1988-10-07
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $21,032,267
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Punchline — trailer

About Punchline

Punchline is a 1988 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by David Seltzer, starring Sally Field, Tom Hanks and John Goodman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 155 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Punchline in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

stand-up comedian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Punchline in Italy?+

In Italy, Punchline is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Punchline on Netflix?+

Punchline is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Punchline?+

Punchline has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Punchline?+

Punchline stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell and Kim Greist.

When did Punchline come out?+

Punchline is a 1988 movie directed by David Seltzer.

What genre is Punchline?+

Punchline is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Punchline?+

Punchline was directed by David Seltzer.