The Punch and Judy Man (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1963, The Punch and Judy Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Jeremy Summers, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Walter Pinner is the titular Punch And Judy Man plying his trade in the seaside town of Piltdown. Unhappily married to his social climbing wife, who gets him to perform at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the town in front of all the local dignitaries, his hatred of snobbery comes to a hilarious head.
Who’s in it. The Punch and Judy Man stars Tony Hancock as Walter Pinner, Sylvia Syms as Delia Pinner, Ronald Fraser as Mayor Palmer and Barbara Murray as Lady Jane Caterham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Punch and Judy Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Punch and Judy Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Punch and Judy Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Punch and Judy Man (1963)?
- In GB, The Punch and Judy Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Punch and Judy Man worth watching?
- The Punch and Judy Man holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Punch and Judy Man?
- The Punch and Judy Man stars Tony Hancock, Sylvia Syms, Ronald Fraser, Barbara Murray and John Le Mesurier.
- When was The Punch and Judy Man released?
- The Punch and Judy Man was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.