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Cast & Crew

David Seltzer
Director
Tom Hanks
As Steven Gold
John Goodman
As John Krytsick
Mike Starr
As Man with Bullhorn
Paul Mazursky
As Arnold
Candace Cameron Bure
As Carrie Krytsick

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A struggling medical student moonlights as a stand-up comedian, but his lack of talent and pressure to succeed lead him to crack. A dedicated housewife yearns to be a comic, but her raw talent needs polishing. Unexpectedly, they form an unlikely friendship as they help each other overcome their personal conflicts and discover their true calling in life. With honest humor and natural talent, they navigate the harsh comedy world, facing rejection and self-doubt along the way. Will they find success and fulfillment in this cutthroat industry, or will their dreams ultimately fall flat?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Punchline include Dazed and Confused, When Harry Met Sally..., Say Anything, St. Elmo's Fire, Fried Green Tomatoes, Scent of a Woman.

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Punchline was released in theaters on October 7, 1988.