The King of Comedy (1982)

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.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

What to watch after The King of Comedy

• Brazil (1985) — Same feel: dark, satirical
• Raging Bull (1980) — Same subject: new york city, audacious
• Taxi Driver (1976) — Same subject: new york city, cautionary
• Manhattan (1979)
• Casino (1995) — Same subject: fbi
• Husbands and Wives (1992)