The Punisher (2004)
English action film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 124 min
- Released
- 16 April 2004
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Punisher has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 16 April 2004. It is directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and stars Thomas Jane, John Travolta and Will Patton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jonathan Hensleigh
- Cast
- Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Roy Scheider, Laura Harring, Ben Foster, Rebecca Romijn, Samantha Mathis, Eddie Jemison, Kevin Nash, Mark Collie, Marcus Johns
- Cinematography
- Conrad W. Hall
- Editing
- Steven Kemper
- Music
- Carlo Siliotto
- Written by
- Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh, Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, John Romita Sr.
- Produced by
- Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd
- Production
- Starz Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment, Marvel Entertainment
- Distribution
- Lionsgate Films, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $33 million
- Box office
- $54.7 million
- Based on
- The Punisher: Year One, The Punisher
- Set in
- Tampa, Puerto Rico
- Filmed in
- Florida
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 April 2004
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Punisher?
The Punisher has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.
When did The Punisher release?
The Punisher released on 16 April 2004.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher is directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
Who is in the cast of The Punisher?
The cast of The Punisher includes Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Roy Scheider, Laura Harring and Ben Foster.
Where can I watch The Punisher online?
The Punisher streams on Netflix.
How much did The Punisher earn at the box office?
The Punisher grossed $54.7 million on a budget of $33 million.
What is The Punisher rated in the US?
The Punisher is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Punisher based on a true story or a book?
The Punisher is based on The Punisher: Year One and The Punisher.
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