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  1. Punchline is a 1988 American comedy-drama film written and directed by David Seltzer and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Its story follows a talented young comic as he helps a housewife who wants to break into stand-up comedy. It stars Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Mark Rydell.

  2. Oct 7, 1988 · Punchline: Directed by David Seltzer. With Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell. A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Romance
    • David Seltzer
    • 1988-10-07
  3. Sally Field and Tom Hanks play aspiring stand-up comics in this movie that Ebert criticizes for taking stand-up too seriously. He argues that the film lacks humor, insight and realism, and that stand-up comedy is a masochistic spectator sport.

  4. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) 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...

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    • David Seltzer
    • R
    • Sally Field
  5. Currently you are able to watch "Punchline" streaming on Pluto TV for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Microsoft Store, AMC on Demand, Fandango At Home.

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    • David Seltzer
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  6. Find out who starred in and worked on the comedy film Punchline, written by David Seltzer and directed by Mark Rydell. See the full cast and crew list, including Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and more.

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  8. Enjoyable thanks to three fantastic performances, a handful of fairly amusing moments, and an interesting glimpse behind the scenes of the stand-up comedy industry. Full Review | Original Score ...

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