Punch-Drunk Love (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, Punch-Drunk Love is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, running about 96 minutes. “Here we go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.
Who’s in it. Punch-Drunk Love stars Adam Sandler as Barry Egan, Emily Watson as Lena Leonard, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Dean Trumbell and Luis Guzmán as Lance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Punch-Drunk Love has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Punch-Drunk Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punch-Drunk Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punch-Drunk Love (2002)?
- In US, Punch-Drunk Love is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Punch-Drunk Love worth watching?
- Punch-Drunk Love holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Punch-Drunk Love?
- Punch-Drunk Love stars Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzmán and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
- When was Punch-Drunk Love released?
- Punch-Drunk Love was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.