The Punisher
1989, English. Directed by Mark Goldblatt.
If society won't punish the guilty, he will.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Mark GoldblattDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1989
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- Boaz Yakin
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $30M
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What The Punisher is based on
The Punisher is adapted from a comic.
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The Punisher: quick answers
Is The Punisher worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 740 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Punisher?
The Punisher runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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 5 October 1989. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Punisher?
If you liked The Punisher, try Death Wish 3, Hard to Kill, Out for Justice.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher (1989) was directed by Mark Goldblatt and stars Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé.
What is The Punisher based on?
The Punisher is adapted from a comic.