Punch and Judo (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1951, Punch and Judo is an animation film directed by Izzy Sparber, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye drops a TV off at the orphanage; the program that comes on is a boxing match he's supposed to be in, so he dashes off. The fight is against the champ, who is huge. Popeye gets pummelled in the first round, but his fighting spirit materializes and advises him to outwit his opponent. In the second round, he does so. The champ then uses a light socket to "burn out" Popeye so he can't outthink him, and (as with the rest of this pun-filled match) "knocks him cold", turning him into a block of ice. The orphans feed Popeye his spinach right through the TV set, and he comes back to knock the champ through the screen.
Who’s in it. Punch and Judo stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Punch and Judo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punch and Judo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punch and Judo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punch and Judo (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Punch and Judo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Punch and Judo worth watching?
- Punch and Judo holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punch and Judo?
- Punch and Judo stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Punch and Judo released?
- Punch and Judo was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.