The Punisher
2004, English. Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
There is no justice, there is only revenge.
When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 3,348 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Punisher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 2004.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan HensleighDirector
- Thomas JaneFrank Castle / The Punisher
- John TravoltaHoward Saint
- Will PattonQuentin Glass
- Roy ScheiderFrank Castle, Sr.
- Laura HarringLivia Saint
- Ben FosterSpecker Dave
- Samantha MathisMaria Castle
- James CarpinelloBobby Saint / John Saint
- A. Russell AndrewsJimmy Weeks
- Eddie JemisonMickey Duka
- John PinetteBumpo
- Rebecca RomijnJoan
Details
- Released
- 15 April 2004
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh
- Budget
- $33M
- Box office
- $55M
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What The Punisher is based on
The Punisher is based on The Punisher, a comic, published by Marvel Knights and The Punisher: Year One, a comic.
Comic
The Punisher
Published by Marvel Knights
Comic
The Punisher: Year One
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The Punisher: quick answers
What comes after The Punisher?
Next in the series: Punisher: War Zone (2008).
Is The Punisher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 3,348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Punisher?
The Punisher runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Punisher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Punisher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Punisher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Punisher is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Punisher on?
The Punisher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 2004. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Punisher?
If you liked The Punisher, try Death Wish, The Punisher: One Last Kill, The Double.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher (2004) was directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and stars Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton.
What is The Punisher based on?
The Punisher is based on The Punisher, a comic, published by Marvel Knights and The Punisher: Year One, a comic.