poster

1988

R (10/07/1988) (US)

Comedy, Drama,

2h 3m

54

User Score

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Overview

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.

1988

54

User Score

R (10/07/1988) (US)

Comedy, Drama,

2h 3m

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.

Overview

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

Sally Field

Lilah Krytsick

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Steven Gold

John Goodman

John Goodman

John Krytsick

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Madeline Urie

Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Albert Emperato

Pam Matteson

Pam Matteson

Utica Blake

George McGrath

George McGrath

Brian, the Singing Nun

Mac Robbins

Mac Robbins

Billy Lane

Max Alexander

Max Alexander

Mister Ball

Paul Kozlowski

Paul Kozlowski

Jerry Petroviak

Barry Sobel

Barry Sobel

Robyn Green

Marty Pollio

Marty Pollio

Juggling Comic