The Love Punch (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Love Punch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Joel Hopkins, running about 94 minutes. “You can't pinch a diamond without stealing a few hearts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Retirement at last! Middle-aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones is looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund — including his own — has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate, Richard sets out to track down the shady businessman behind the fraud.
Who’s in it. The Love Punch stars Emma Thompson as Kate Jones, Pierce Brosnan as Richard Jones, Celia Imrie as Pen and Timothy Spall as Jerry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Love Punch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Punch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Punch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Punch (2014)?
- In US, The Love Punch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Love Punch worth watching?
- The Love Punch holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Punch?
- The Love Punch stars Emma Thompson, Pierce Brosnan, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Louise Bourgoin.
- When was The Love Punch released?
- The Love Punch was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.