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Punch

2011Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–80%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

A deadbeat teacher helps an angry, aimless teenager find direction in life during his final year of high school.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Lee Han
Written by
Kim Dong-woo
Produced by
Kim Jae-joong
Music by
Lee Jae-jin

Everyone

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Facts

October 20, 2011 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language

Released
October 20, 2011
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Corporal Punishment, Shout-Out, No Name Given +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Punch?"

Questions about Punch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Punch worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Punch okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Punch make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Punch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Punch a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$34 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

Is Punch in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.