The Punch Bowl (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, The Punch Bowl is a comedy film directed by Helmut Weiss, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Die Feuerzangenbowle from Director Helmut Weiss is based on the novel by the same name from Heinrich Spoerl and Hans Reimann that has turned into a cult German film. The film tells the story of a writer Johannes Pfeiffer who goes undercover as a student in a high school after his friends told him that he missed out on a great life experience since he was home schooled.
Who’s in it. The Punch Bowl stars Heinz Rühmann as Dr. Johannes Pfeiffer/Hans Pfeiffer, Karin Himboldt as Eva Knauer, Hilde Sessak as Marion and Erich Ponto as Professor Crey, genannt Schnauz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Punch Bowl has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Punch Bowl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Punch Bowl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Punch Bowl (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Punch Bowl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Punch Bowl worth watching?
- The Punch Bowl holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Punch Bowl?
- The Punch Bowl stars Heinz Rühmann, Karin Himboldt, Hilde Sessak, Erich Ponto and Paul Henckels.
- When was The Punch Bowl released?
- The Punch Bowl was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.