Top Pop-Culture Facts About The King of Comedy
A TMDB-backed guide to The King of Comedy, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The King of Comedy (1982) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. It's no laughing matter.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin; Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford; Diahnne Abbott as Rita; Sandra Bernhard as Masha; Shelley Hack as Cathy Long; Frederick de Cordova as Bert Thomas; Ed Herlihy as Ed Herlihy; Lou Brown as Band Leader
About The King of Comedy
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.
More like The King of Comedy
- Catch Me If You Can
- City Island
- The Cable Guy
- Broadway Danny Rose
- Tower Heist
- White Chicks
- Uptown Girls
- My Blue Heaven
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The King of Comedy?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The King of Comedy?
Robert De Niro as Rupert Pupkin; Jerry Lewis as Jerry Langford; Diahnne Abbott as Rita; Sandra Bernhard as Masha; Shelley Hack as Cathy Long; Frederick de Cordova as Bert Thomas; Ed Herlihy as Ed Herlihy; Lou Brown as Band Leader
Is this The King of Comedy guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



