The King of Comedy
“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.
Where to watch The King of Comedy in United States
Can I watch The King of Comedy in United States? The King of Comedy isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The King of Comedy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | JustWatch TV Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus, U-NEXT | FOD |
About The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy is a 1982 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The King of Comedy was produced by Embassy International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 18, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers
- Paul D. Zimmerman
- Release date
- December 18, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Embassy International Pictures
The King of Comedy cast & crew
The King of Comedy was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul D. Zimmerman.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin, Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford, Diahnne Abbott as Rita, Sandra Bernhard as Masha, Shelley Hack as Cathy Long, and Frederick de Cordova as Bert Thomas.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robbie Robertson, cinematography is by Fred Schuler, and it was produced by Arnon Milchan and Robert Greenhut.
Is The King of Comedy worth watching?
The King of Comedy holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,713 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, The King of Comedy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The King of Comedy
Robert De Niro
Rupert Pupkin
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Langford
Diahnne Abbott
Rita
Sandra Bernhard
Masha
Shelley Hack
Cathy Long
Frederick de Cordova
Bert Thomas
Ed Herlihy
Ed Herlihy
Lou Brown
Band Leader
Loretta Tupper
Stage Door Fan
Peter Potulski
Stage Door Fan
Vinnie Gonzales
Stage Door Fan
Whitey Ryan
Stage Door Guard
The King of Comedy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The King of Comedy in United States?
The King of Comedy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The King of Comedy in?
The King of Comedy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The King of Comedy?
The King of Comedy runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The King of Comedy rated?
The King of Comedy is rated PG. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 2,713 ratings.
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