Punch (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2002, Punch is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Guy Bennett, running about 90 minutes. “Who needs anger management?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ariel is a troubled girl with more than the usual teenage problems. When her emotion and temper get the best of her, she is drawn into a world where she can take out her anger with her fists. In the tradition of 'Girlfight' comes a wildly original story of rage and redemption.
Who’s in it. Punch stars Michael Riley as Sam, Sonja Bennett as Ariel, Meredith McGeachie as Julie and Marcia Laskowski as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Punch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punch 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 Punch (2002)?
- In US, Punch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Punch worth watching?
- Punch holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punch?
- Punch stars Michael Riley, Sonja Bennett, Meredith McGeachie, Marcia Laskowski and Vincent Gale.
- When was Punch released?
- Punch was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.