The King of Comedy
1982, English. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
It's no laughing matter.
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Robert De NiroRupert Pupkin
- Jerry LewisJerry Langford
- Diahnne AbbottRita
- Sandra BernhardMasha
- Shelley HackCathy Long
- Frederick de CordovaBert Thomas
- Ed HerlihyEd Herlihy
- Lou BrownBand Leader
- Loretta TupperStage Door Fan
- Peter PotulskiStage Door Fan
- Vinnie GonzalesStage Door Fan
- Whitey RyanStage Door Guard
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul D. Zimmerman
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $2.5M
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The King of Comedy: quick answers
Is The King of Comedy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 2,720 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King of Comedy?
The King of Comedy runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The King of Comedy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King of Comedy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King of Comedy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King of Comedy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The King of Comedy on?
The King of Comedy is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Comedy?
If you liked The King of Comedy, try The Cable Guy, City Island, Man on the Moon.
Who directed The King of Comedy?
The King of Comedy (1982) was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott.