Punch
“Love is worth the fight.”
Synopsis
Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his father Stan on his shoulders. His growing relationship with local takatāpui Māori boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 10, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 11, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Welby Ings
- Screenplay & Story
- Welby Ings
- Original Score
- David Long
- Original Title
- Punch
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Blueskin Films, Robin Murphy Productions, Vendetta Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Welby Ings
Welby Ings
David Long
Matt Henley
Paul Maxwell
Catherine Fitzgerald, Robin Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Fitzgerald
Producer
Robin Murphy
Producer
Welby Ings
Director
Welby Ings
Writer
David Long
Original Music Composer
Matt Henley
Director of Photography
Paul Maxwell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Punch.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Punch.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Coming of Age
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
MNR
***2022***
Gay Movies
These are the movies I've seen from many different countries.
Similar Titles to Punch
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
2.0
8.0Anime
1.0Anime
6.6
4.5
6.0
10.0
7.6
6.5
5.6
4.4
4.0
1.0
3.3
More Like Punch
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Punch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Punch about?
Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his father Stan on his shoulders. His growing relationship with local takatāpui Māori boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future.
Who directed Punch?
Punch was directed by Welby Ings.
Who stars in Punch?
The principal cast of Punch includes Tim Roth, Jordan Oosterhof, Conan Hayes, Abigail Laurent, Karl Willetts.
When was Punch released and how long is it?
Punch was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Punch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Punch was composed by David Long.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Punch?
Punch holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).