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The Punisher

“If society won't punish the guilty, he will.”

5.819891h 29mActionCrimeDrama
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The Punisher at a glance

The Punisher is a 1989 action and crime film, running 1h 29m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Store.

18 age rating1h 29mActionCrime

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1989-10-05
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Director
Mark Goldblatt
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 · 740 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb. His ex-partner believes Castle survived the blast and became the Punisher, living in the sewers and exacting vigilante violence against mob bosses throughout the city. When the populace is caught in the midst of a gang war that he caused, Castle must again emerge from the shadows and save the innocent.

Cast

14 names
Dolph LundgrenFrank Castle
Louis Gossett Jr.Jake Berkowitz
Jeroen KrabbéGianni Franco
Kim MiyoriLady Tanaka
Bryan MarshallDino Moretti
Nancy EverhardSam Leary
Barry OttoShake
Brian RooneyTommy Franco
Zoshka MizakTanaka's Daughter
Kenji YamakiSato
Hirofumi KanayamaTomio
Larry McCormickTV Newsreader
Todd BoyceTarrone
Lani John TupuLaccone

Questions about The Punisher

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Punisher in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Punisher is listed on Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Punisher suitable for children?

The Punisher is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Punisher about?

The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb. His ex-partner believes Castle survived the blast and became the Punisher, living in the sewers and…

How long is The Punisher?

The Punisher runs for 1h 29m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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