Where to watch The King of Comedy (1982) tonight
The King of Comedy (1982) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.8 from 2,712 TMDB members. 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
- 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Released
- December 18, 1982
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 2,712 votes
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Starring
- Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
Questions people ask
- How long is The King of Comedy?
- The King of Comedy is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The King of Comedy rated?
- The King of Comedy is rated PG in the US.
- Is The King of Comedy a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The King of Comedy?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- White Chicks (2004)
- The Cable Guy (1996)
- Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
- Tower Heist (2011)
- Man on the Moon (1999)
- City Island (2009)
- Oscar (1991)
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