Punisher: War Zone (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Punisher: War Zone is an action and crime film directed by Lexi Alexander, running about 102 minutes. “Vengeance has a name” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.
Who’s in it. Punisher: War Zone stars Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle / The Punisher, Dominic West as Billy Russoti / Jigsaw, Julie Benz as Angela Donatelli and Colin Salmon as Paul Budiansky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Punisher: War Zone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Punisher: War Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punisher: War Zone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punisher: War Zone (2008)?
- In US, Punisher: War Zone is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Punisher: War Zone worth watching?
- Punisher: War Zone holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punisher: War Zone?
- Punisher: War Zone stars Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz, Colin Salmon and Doug Hutchison.
- When was Punisher: War Zone released?
- Punisher: War Zone was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.