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Punch-Drunk Love

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2002 | 96 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Voicemails for Isabelle or Happiness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Director. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Cannes award. Plus 12 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $25 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 646K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

  • Adam SandlerBarry Egan
  • Emily WatsonLena Leonard
  • Philip Seymour HoffmanDean Trumbell
  • Luis GuzmánLance
  • Mary Lynn RajskubElizabeth Egan
  • Robert SmigelWalter the Dentist
  • Jason AndrewsOperator Carter (voice)
  • Don McManusPlastic (voice)
  • David SchrempfCustomer #1
  • Seann ConwayCustomer #2