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Punch

2003·Movie
1h 30min
35
WeakGoodWatch score

Punch fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Punch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Punch legally?

Punch is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Punch worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Punch rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Punch?

1 h 30 min

Punch runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Punch?

Critics29
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate Punch higher (38) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Punch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

What tropes does Punch use?

Training MontageHypocritical HumorComing of Age StoryStreet PerformerJerk with a Heart of GoldFallen-on-Hard-Times JobMissing MomNo AntagonistShout-OutStern TeacherNo Name GivenA Minor Kidroductionand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Punch, including Training Montage, Hypocritical Humor, Coming of Age Story.