The Punisher
“There is no justice, there is only revenge.”
Synopsis
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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The Punisher (2004) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-10
Top Cast
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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
Mark Collie
Harry Heck
Marcus Johns
Will Castle
Omar Avila
Joe Toro
Russell Durham Comegys
Tattooed Mike
Antoni Corone
T.J.
Rick Elmhurst
Bay News 9 Newscaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.66x
+$21.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Hensleigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh, Gerry Conway
- Original Score
- Carlo Siliotto
- Original Title
- The Punisher
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $33M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54.7M
- Production Studios
- Lions Gate Films, VIP Medienfonds 3, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, VIP 2 Medienfonds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Hensleigh
Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh, Gerry Conway
Carlo Siliotto
Conrad W. Hall
Jeff Gullo, Steven Kemper
Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd, Christopher Eberts, Kevin Feige, Stan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Hensleigh
Director
Avi Arad
Producer
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
Conrad W. Hall
Director of Photography
Lisa Tomczeszyn
Costume Design
Jeff Gullo
Editor
Steven Kemper
Editor
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
Gene Warren Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael France
Writer
Jonathan Hensleigh
Writer
Carlo Siliotto
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Punisher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Punisher about?
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.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher was directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
Who stars in The Punisher?
The principal cast of The Punisher includes Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Roy Scheider, Laura Harring.
When was The Punisher released and how long is it?
The Punisher was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Punisher?
The Punisher had a reported production budget of $33M and grossed $54.7M at the worldwide box office (1.66 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Punisher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Punisher was composed by Carlo Siliotto.
Is The Punisher based on a book or true story?
The Punisher is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gerry Conway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Punisher?
The Punisher holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).