The Punisher
“There is no justice, there is only revenge.”
When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.
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Where is The Punisher streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About The Punisher
The Punisher is a 2004 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. The cast is led by Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 3200 ratings.
The Punisher was produced by Lions Gate Films, VIP Medienfonds 3, and Valhalla Motion Pictures and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on April 15, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $33 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Hensleigh
- Writers
- Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh
- Release date
- April 15, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $33 million
- Box office
- $55 million
- Production
- Lions Gate Films, VIP Medienfonds 3, Valhalla Motion Pictures
The Punisher cast & crew
The Punisher was directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and written by Michael France and Jonathan Hensleigh.
The cast features Thomas Jane as Frank Castle / The Punisher, John Travolta as Howard Saint, Will Patton as Quentin Glass, Roy Scheider as Frank Castle, Sr., Laura Harring as Livia Saint, and Ben Foster as Specker Dave.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carlo Siliotto, cinematography is by Conrad W. Hall, and it was produced by Avi Arad and Gale Anne Hurd.
Is The Punisher worth watching?
The Punisher holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 3,163 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Punisher is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Punisher
Thomas Jane
Frank Castle / The Punisher
John Travolta
Howard Saint
Will Patton
Quentin Glass
Roy Scheider
Frank Castle, Sr.
Laura Harring
Livia Saint
Ben Foster
Specker Dave
Samantha Mathis
Maria Castle
James Carpinello
Bobby Saint / John Saint
A. Russell Andrews
Jimmy Weeks
Eddie Jemison
Mickey Duka
John Pinette
Bumpo
Rebecca Romijn
Joan
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The Punisher — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Punisher in United States?
The Punisher is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Punisher in?
The Punisher is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Punisher?
The Punisher runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is The Punisher rated?
The Punisher is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 3,163 ratings.
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