The Punishment (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Punishment is a drama film directed by Jean Rouch, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. An aimless young woman is sent home from school with nothing to do. Drifting through the streets of Paris, she comes across a variety of people.
Who’s in it. The Punishment stars Nadine Ballot as Nadine, Jean-Claude Darnal as Student, Modeste Landry and Jean-Marc Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Punishment sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Punishment (1962)?
- In US, The Punishment is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Punishment worth watching?
- The Punishment holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Punishment?
- The Punishment stars Nadine Ballot, Jean-Claude Darnal, Modeste Landry, Jean-Marc Simon and László Szabó.
- When was The Punishment released?
- The Punishment was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.