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Punching Henry (2017): Cast & Ratings

Punching Henry (2017) movie poster

Punching Henry is a 2017 comedy directed by Gregori Viens, starring Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons and Sarah Silverman. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Metascore
65
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Punching Henry (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Gregori Viens
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Punching Henry About?

The premise of Punching Henry without spoilers.

A struggling singer-songwriter named Henry Phillips finds his life unexpectedly changed when a Hollywood producer takes notice. Thrust into the demanding and often bizarre world of the music industry, he embarks on a chaotic journey with the support of his friends Jillian and Ellen. Henry must confront the challenges of pursuing fame while trying to preserve his artistic vision and identity.

Punching Henry Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Punching Henry Cast

Henry Phillips leads the cast, with J.K. Simmons and Sarah Silverman. Directed by Gregori Viens; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gregori Viens

More films directed by Gregori Viens, best-rated first: Punching the Clown and Punching the Clown.

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Ratings

Punching Henry Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Punching Henry 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

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Punching Henry Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Punching Henry.

PUNCHING HENRY (2017) Official Trailer

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Punching Henry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Punching Henry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Punching Henry?

Punching Henry runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Punching Henry released?

Punching Henry was released on February 24, 2017.

Who directed Punching Henry?

Punching Henry was directed by Gregori Viens.

More films by Gregori Viens

Who is in the cast of Punching Henry?

Punching Henry stars Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons and Sarah Silverman, among 5 credited actors.

How is Punching Henry rated?

Punching Henry has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Punching Henry have a post-credit scene?

No. Punching Henry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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