The read
Every source lands within 7 points of the others.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic52/100
159 audience votes
Key crew
- David SeltzerWriter
- David SeltzerDirector
- Charles GrossOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sally FieldLilah Krytsick
- Tom HanksSteven Gold
- John GoodmanJohn Krytsick
- Mark RydellRomeo
- Kim GreistMadeline Urie
- Paul MazurskyArnold
- Damon WayansPercy
- Taylor NegronAlbert Emperato
- Pam MattesonUtica Blake
- George McGrathBrian, the Singing Nun
- Barry NeikrugKrug
- Ángel SalazarRico
Stills
Themes
stand-up comedian