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Judy & Punch

Seen it?

2019 | 105 min | Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Children, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

In the anarchic town of Seaside, nowhere near the sea, puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show. The show is a hit due to Judy's superior puppeteering but Punch's driving ambition and penchant for whisky lead to an inevitable tragedy that Judy must avenge.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mirrah Foulkes

  • Mia WasikowskaJudy
  • Damon HerrimanPunch
  • Benedict HardieDerrick Fairweather
  • Terry NorrisScaramouche
  • Don BridgesThe Preacher
  • Brenda PalmerMaid Maude
  • Tom BudgeMr. Frankly
  • Virginia GayMa
  • Eddie BarooNordic Man
  • Michael M. FosterPimp