Punch-Drunk Love
2002 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 7.1 · 79% critics
A lonely, socially awkward small business owner stumbles into an unexpected romance that offers a chance at connection and stability. But as outside pressure mounts from a group of scammers, he’s forced to confront his anxiety, anger, and vulnerability while trying to hold onto something real.
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-10-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (2,763 votes)
- Budget
- $25,000,000
About
If you enjoy quirky, emotionally raw love stories with a strange, tense edge, this could click—especially if you like the offbeat vibes of Lost in Translation or Lars and the Real Girl; Not for you if you want a straightforward, feel-good romance.
Pros: unique offbeat romance; intense emotional energy; memorable lead performance | Cons: confusing for some; uncomfortable tone shifts; not a typical romcom
Themes
- depression
- sibling relationship
- businessman
- shyness
- hawaii
- dysfunctional family
- psychological abuse
- los angeles, california
- burlesque
- nostalgic
- scam artist
- telephone sex
- +12 more
Cast & crew
Adam Sandler
as Barry Egan
Emily Watson
as Lena Leonard
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Dean Trumbell
Luis Guzmán
as Lance
Mary Lynn Rajskub
as Elizabeth Egan
Robert Smigel
as Walter the Dentist
Jason Andrews
as Operator Carter (voice)
Don McManus
as Plastic (voice)
- DS
David Schrempf
as Customer #1
- SC
Seann Conway
as Customer #2
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson