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Punch-Drunk Love

R20021h 36mPaul Thomas Anderson
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 78

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"I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine."

A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.

RomanceDramaComedy
DepressionSibling RelationshipBusinessmanShynessHawaiiDysfunctional FamilyPsychological AbuseLos Angeles, CaliforniaBurlesqueNostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Punch-Drunk Love (2002) about?

A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.

Who stars in Punch-Drunk Love?

Punch-Drunk Love stars Adam Sandler (Barry Egan), Emily Watson (Lena Leonard), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Dean Trumbell), Luis Guzmán (Lance), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Elizabeth Egan). The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

How long is Punch-Drunk Love?

Punch-Drunk Love has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Punch-Drunk Love worth watching?

Punch-Drunk Love holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Romance, Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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