Sunday Punch (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, Sunday Punch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Miller, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.
Who’s in it. Sunday Punch stars William Lundigan as Ken Burke, Jean Rogers as Judy, Dan Dailey as Ole and Guy Kibbee as 'Pops' Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sunday Punch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday Punch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunday Punch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday Punch (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunday Punch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunday Punch worth watching?
- Sunday Punch holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Sunday Punch?
- Sunday Punch stars William Lundigan, Jean Rogers, Dan Dailey, Guy Kibbee and J. Carrol Naish.