Punchline (1988)

Punchline poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $21,032,000Details
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $44,710 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $44,710
Further financial details...

Metrics

Legs:4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $55,164,214

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Big
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Keywords: Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Medical Students, Father’s Footsteps, Big Break, About a Stand Up Comedian
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Fogwood, Indieprod Production
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 177 $5,206,592 Oct 7, 1988 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 129 $14,314,964 Oct 7, 1988 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 1988 2 $5,206,592   753 $6,914   $5,446,307 2
Oct 14, 1988 3 $3,542,663 -32% 904 $3,919   $9,871,999 3
Oct 21, 1988 4 $2,394,385 -32% 916 $2,614   $13,265,493 4
Oct 28, 1988 5 $1,530,065 -36% 917 $1,669   $15,565,674 5
Nov 4, 1988 8 $1,406,972 -8% 912 $1,543   $17,530,990 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 1988 2 $6,089,621   753 $8,087   $6,329,336 2
Oct 14, 1988 3 $4,541,772 -25% 904 $5,024   $10,871,108 3
Oct 21, 1988 4 $3,164,501 -30% 916 $3,455   $14,035,609 4
Oct 28, 1988 5 $2,088,409 -34% 917 $2,277   $16,124,018 5

Leading Cast

Sally Field Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks Steven Gold

Supporting Cast

John Goodman John Krytsick
Mark Rydell Romeo
Kim Greist Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky Arnold
Pam Matteson Utica Blake
George Michael McGrath Singing Nun
Taylor Negron Albert Emperato
Barry Neikrug Krug
Angel Salazar Rico
Damon Wayans Percy
Mac Robbins Billy Lane
Max Alexander Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski Jerry Petroviak
Barry Sobel Robyn Green
Marty Pollio Juggling Comic
Katie Rich Eve
Charles David Richards Maitre'd
Casey Sander Ernie the Bartender
Michael Pollock Piano Player
Wanda Balay Waitress of the Gas Station
Tiffany Terry Waitress of the Gas Station
Christiane Eden Waitress of the Gas Station
Renna Bogdanowicz Waitress of the Gas Station
Susan Michael Waitress of the Gas Station
Kimberly Ryusaki Waitress of the Gas Station
Consuela Nance Waitress of the Gas Station
Barbara Collier Waitress of the Gas Station
Darunee Doa Hale Waitress of the Gas Station
Andrea Adams Waitress of the Gas Station
Marcy Del Campos Waitress of the Gas Station
Candace Cameron Bure Carrie
Laura Jacoby Jenny
Bianca Rose Heidi
Ron Ulstad Madeline's Boss
Howard Weller Crew-cut Talent Scout
Richard Parker Talent Scout with Glasses
George Wallace Man with Arm in Cast
Andrew Parker Boy on Gurney
Randy Fechter Young Doctor
Sam H. Ginsburg Sam the Laughing Patient
Angela Bennett Nurse
Cameron Thor Audience Participant/Heckler
C. James Lewis Audience Participant/Heckler
George Novogroder Audience Participant/Heckler
Suzanne Rains Audience Participant/Heckler
Susan Avants Audience Participant/Heckler
Scott Williams Audience Participant/Heckler
Carin Badger Audience Participant/Heckler
Sharon Lyn Borne Audience Participant/Heckler
Eva Dunlap Audience Participant/Heckler
Bob Zmuda Audience Participant/Heckler
Mark Helm Audience Participant/Heckler
John Kirby Marketing Man
Robina Suwol Buffy
Robert Britton Murray
Mark Goldstein Mark
Melissa Tufeld Mark's Wife
Dottie Archibald Mrs. Ball
Susie Essman Lilah's Hairdresser
Joey Vega Waiter in Coffee Shop
Ben Hartigan Older Clergyman
Jimmy Brogan Younger Clergyman
George D. Wallace Doctor Wishniak
Crane Jackson Second Faculty Examiner
Rich Ramirez Taxi Driver
Mike Starr Man with Bullhorn

Cameos

Joycee Katz Joycee

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Seltzer Director
David Seltzer Screenwriter
Daniel Melnick Producer
Michael Rachmil Producer
Jack DeGovia Production Designer
Bruce Green Editor
Michael Pollock Composer
Reynaldo Villalobos Director of Photography
Jerry Baerwitz Associate Producer
Janice Yarbrough Associate Producer
Jim Van Wyck Associate Producer
Jim Van Wyck Assistant Director
Jerry Baerwitz Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
Peg Cummings Set Decorator
Dan Moore Men's Costume Supervisor
Aggie Lyon Women's Costume Supervisor
Gene S. Cantamessa Sound Mixer
Robert Knudson Re-recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo Re-recording Mixer
John Boyd Re-recording Mixer
Robert Grieve Supervising Sound Editor
Patrick Drummond Sound Effects Editor
Frank Smathers Dialogue Editor
Rich Steven Dialogue Editor
Daniel Allan Carlin Supervising Music Editor
Lee Harman Make up
Kaye Pownall Hairstylist
Jackie Burch Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Home Market Releases for April 4th, 2017

April 3rd, 2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

This is a terrible week on the home market, mostly. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story comes out on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack and the competition has clearly scared away any other top-level releases. The only other first-run release is Office Christmas Party, which is worth a rental, if you like anti-Christmas movies. As far as Pick of the Week contenders are concerned, there’s Rogue One... and really that’s it. There are a couple of other releases I highlighted, but they wouldn't be contenders during an average week. Don’t Kill It looks good for a low-budget horror movie, while Paterson is coming out on a featureless DVD / Blu-ray. They are worth picking up if you are a fan of their respective genres. More...


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Metrics

Legs:4.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $55,164,214

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 30th, 1988 (Wide) by Sony Pictures
Video Release: April 4th, 2017 by Mill Creek Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 123 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Big
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Medical Students, Father’s Footsteps, Big Break, About a Stand Up Comedian
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Fogwood, Indieprod Production
Production Countries: United States

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 177 $5,206,592 Oct 7, 1988 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 129 $14,314,964 Oct 7, 1988 10

Leading Cast

Sally Field Lilah Krytsick
Tom Hanks Steven Gold

Supporting Cast

John Goodman John Krytsick
Mark Rydell Romeo
Kim Greist Madeline Urie
Paul Mazursky Arnold
Pam Matteson Utica Blake
George Michael McGrath Singing Nun
Taylor Negron Albert Emperato
Barry Neikrug Krug
Angel Salazar Rico
Damon Wayans Percy
Mac Robbins Billy Lane
Max Alexander Mister Ball
Paul Kozlowski Jerry Petroviak
Barry Sobel Robyn Green
Marty Pollio Juggling Comic
Katie Rich Eve
Charles David Richards Maitre'd
Casey Sander Ernie the Bartender
Michael Pollock Piano Player
Wanda Balay Waitress of the Gas Station
Tiffany Terry Waitress of the Gas Station
Christiane Eden Waitress of the Gas Station
Renna Bogdanowicz Waitress of the Gas Station
Susan Michael Waitress of the Gas Station
Kimberly Ryusaki Waitress of the Gas Station
Consuela Nance Waitress of the Gas Station
Barbara Collier Waitress of the Gas Station
Darunee Doa Hale Waitress of the Gas Station
Andrea Adams Waitress of the Gas Station
Marcy Del Campos Waitress of the Gas Station
Candace Cameron Bure Carrie
Laura Jacoby Jenny
Bianca Rose Heidi
Ron Ulstad Madeline's Boss
Howard Weller Crew-cut Talent Scout
Richard Parker Talent Scout with Glasses
George Wallace Man with Arm in Cast
Andrew Parker Boy on Gurney
Randy Fechter Young Doctor
Sam H. Ginsburg Sam the Laughing Patient
Angela Bennett Nurse
Cameron Thor Audience Participant/Heckler
C. James Lewis Audience Participant/Heckler
George Novogroder Audience Participant/Heckler
Suzanne Rains Audience Participant/Heckler
Susan Avants Audience Participant/Heckler
Scott Williams Audience Participant/Heckler
Carin Badger Audience Participant/Heckler
Sharon Lyn Borne Audience Participant/Heckler
Eva Dunlap Audience Participant/Heckler
Bob Zmuda Audience Participant/Heckler
Mark Helm Audience Participant/Heckler
John Kirby Marketing Man
Robina Suwol Buffy
Robert Britton Murray
Mark Goldstein Mark
Melissa Tufeld Mark's Wife
Dottie Archibald Mrs. Ball
Susie Essman Lilah's Hairdresser
Joey Vega Waiter in Coffee Shop
Ben Hartigan Older Clergyman
Jimmy Brogan Younger Clergyman
George D. Wallace Doctor Wishniak
Crane Jackson Second Faculty Examiner
Rich Ramirez Taxi Driver
Mike Starr Man with Bullhorn

Cameos

Joycee Katz Joycee

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

David Seltzer Director
David Seltzer Screenwriter
Daniel Melnick Producer
Michael Rachmil Producer
Jack DeGovia Production Designer
Bruce Green Editor
Michael Pollock Composer
Reynaldo Villalobos Director of Photography
Jerry Baerwitz Associate Producer
Janice Yarbrough Associate Producer
Jim Van Wyck Associate Producer
Jim Van Wyck Assistant Director
Jerry Baerwitz Unit Production Manager
John R Jensen Art Director
Peg Cummings Set Decorator
Dan Moore Men's Costume Supervisor
Aggie Lyon Women's Costume Supervisor
Gene S. Cantamessa Sound Mixer
Robert Knudson Re-recording Mixer
Don Digirolamo Re-recording Mixer
John Boyd Re-recording Mixer
Robert Grieve Supervising Sound Editor
Patrick Drummond Sound Effects Editor
Frank Smathers Dialogue Editor
Rich Steven Dialogue Editor
Daniel Allan Carlin Supervising Music Editor
Lee Harman Make up
Kaye Pownall Hairstylist
Jackie Burch Casting Director

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Home Market Releases for April 4th, 2017

April 3rd, 2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

This is a terrible week on the home market, mostly. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story comes out on DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack and the competition has clearly scared away any other top-level releases. The only other first-run release is Office Christmas Party, which is worth a rental, if you like anti-Christmas movies. As far as Pick of the Week contenders are concerned, there’s Rogue One... and really that’s it. There are a couple of other releases I highlighted, but they wouldn't be contenders during an average week. Don’t Kill It looks good for a low-budget horror movie, while Paterson is coming out on a featureless DVD / Blu-ray. They are worth picking up if you are a fan of their respective genres. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 1988 2 $5,206,592   753 $6,914   $5,446,307 2
Oct 14, 1988 3 $3,542,663 -32% 904 $3,919   $9,871,999 3
Oct 21, 1988 4 $2,394,385 -32% 916 $2,614   $13,265,493 4
Oct 28, 1988 5 $1,530,065 -36% 917 $1,669   $15,565,674 5
Nov 4, 1988 8 $1,406,972 -8% 912 $1,543   $17,530,990 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 7, 1988 2 $6,089,621   753 $8,087   $6,329,336 2
Oct 14, 1988 3 $4,541,772 -25% 904 $5,024   $10,871,108 3
Oct 21, 1988 4 $3,164,501 -30% 916 $3,455   $14,035,609 4
Oct 28, 1988 5 $2,088,409 -34% 917 $2,277   $16,124,018 5