New Year’s Eve Punch (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1960, New Year’s Eve Punch is a comedy and music film directed by Günter Reisch, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. After their successful May party, now the Lehmann family want to throw a New Year's Eve part with punch. Wilhelm's sons Franz and Paul are brigade leaders at a chemical factory. One of their brigades consists largely of fanatics of high culture, while the other consists of sports fanatics. But the rival brigades must work together in order to throw a successful New Year's Eve party for the factory, since the occasion requires both elements: sports and culture.
Who’s in it. New Year’s Eve Punch stars Erich Franz as Wilhelm Lehmann, Achim Schmidtchen as Michel Lehmann, Erika Dunkelmann as Marion Lehmann and Christel Bodenstein as Suse Lehmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, New Year’s Eve Punch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Year’s Eve Punch page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Year’s Eve Punch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year’s Eve Punch (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Year’s Eve Punch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Year’s Eve Punch worth watching?
- New Year’s Eve Punch holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Year’s Eve Punch?
- New Year’s Eve Punch stars Erich Franz, Achim Schmidtchen, Erika Dunkelmann, Christel Bodenstein and Ernst-Georg Schwill.
- When was New Year’s Eve Punch released?
- New Year’s Eve Punch was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.