Punch Drunks (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, Punch Drunks is a comedy film directed by Lou Breslow, running about 17 minutes. “A Columbia 2 Reel Broadway Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Moe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.
Who’s in it. Punch Drunks stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry, Curly Howard as Curly and Dorothy Granger as Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Punch Drunks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punch Drunks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punch Drunks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punch Drunks (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Punch Drunks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Punch Drunks worth watching?
- Punch Drunks holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punch Drunks?
- Punch Drunks stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Dorothy Granger and Al Hill.
- When was Punch Drunks released?
- Punch Drunks was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.