The King of Comedy
1982
The King of Comedy

Quick Info

Year
1982
Director
Martin Scorsese
Duration
109 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$3M

External Ratings

IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
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The King of Comedy

Martin Scorsese1982109mEN

Our Rating

7.9/10
7.9/10
Story
8/10
Acting
7.8/10
Direction
7.6/10
Cinematography
7.4/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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