Punching Henry
“Comedy isn't funny.”
Synopsis
Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.
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PUNCHING HENRY (2017) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-02
Top Cast
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Sarah Silverman
Sharon Levine
Henry Phillips
Henry Phillips
J.K. Simmons
Jay Warren
Mike Judge
Ed
Michaela Watkins
Mara
Tig Notaro
Jillian
Jim Jefferies
Charlie
Al Madrigal
Officer Delgado
Nikki Glaser
Claire the Bartender
Brendon Walsh
Jon
Mark Cohen
Stupid Joe
Stephanie Allynne
Zoe
Clifton Collins Jr.
Dramatic Actor
Wayne Federman
Carl Rohmer
Ginger Gonzaga
Erica
Amy Hill
Adjudicator
Adam Nee
Funny Guitar Boy
Fredrick Burns
Traffic Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 24, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregori Viens
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregori Viens, Henry Phillips
- Original Title
- Punching Henry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Whitewater Films, Permut Presentations, Tilted Windmill Productions, Kandoo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregori Viens
Gregori Viens, Henry Phillips
Bryce Fortner
Rick Rosenthal, Arun Kumar
Department Leadership Roster
Gregori Viens
Director
Gregori Viens
Writer
Henry Phillips
Writer
Rick Rosenthal
Producer
Arun Kumar
Producer
Bryce Fortner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punching Henry
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What is Punching Henry about?
Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.
Who directed Punching Henry?
Punching Henry was directed by Gregori Viens.
Who stars in Punching Henry?
The principal cast of Punching Henry includes Sarah Silverman, Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons, Mike Judge, Michaela Watkins.
When was Punching Henry released and how long is it?
Punching Henry was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.