The King of Comedy (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1982, The King of Comedy is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 109 minutes. “It's No Laughing Matter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The King of Comedy stars Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford, Sandra Bernhard as Masha and Diahnne Abbott as Rita Keane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The King of Comedy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King of Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King of Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King of Comedy (1982)?
- In US, The King of Comedy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King of Comedy worth watching?
- The King of Comedy holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy stars Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott and Shelley Hack.
- When was The King of Comedy released?
- The King of Comedy was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.