Punch-Drunk Love
2002
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Synopsis
A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.
Key facts
Cast
Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzmán, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robert Smigel, Jason Andrews, Don McManus
Original language
English
First release
October 11, 2002 (Canada)
Production companies
Revolution Studios, New Line Cinema
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
California, Honolulu
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer
Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Editing
Leslie Jones
Music
Jon Brion
Special makeup effects
Len Burge
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | Punch-Drunk Love | |
| Alternate title | Just Desserts | |
| Alternate title | Punchdrunk Knuckle Love | |
| Alternate title | Untitled P.T. Anderson Project | |
| Alternate title | The X-4 Project |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Punch-Drunk Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Jon Brion, Dennis Sands (2002) | 3 releases, 2023: Mondo |
| CD | Punch-Drunk Love (2002) | 2 releases, 2002 |
| CD | Punch-Drunk Love (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Jon Brion, Dennis Sands (2002) | 6 releases, 2002-2003: Nonesuch |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | October 11, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 11, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 25, 2002 |
| Streaming | Poland | October 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | France | January 22, 2003 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 7, 2003 |
| Streaming | Ireland | February 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Norway | February 21, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 27, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Israel | February 27, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 14, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 14, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | March 19, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 20, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 20, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | March 21, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 21, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 28, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 28, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Australia | April 3, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | April 4, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 17, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 24, 2003 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 8, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 16, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 16, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Austria | May 23, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | July 16, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Japan | July 26, 2003 |
| Theatrical | KW | January 13, 2004 |
| Television | France | September 23, 2004 |
| Television | Netherlands | July 5, 2006 |
| Television | France | December 19, 2006 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | June 24, 2003 |
| Home video | Denmark | September 9, 2003 |
| Home video | United States | December 2, 2003 |
| Home video | Poland | January 6, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 25, 2008 |
| Home video | United States | November 15, 2016 |
| Home video | Italy | May 25, 2022 |
| Home video | United States | February 14, 2024 |
| Home video | United States | February 4, 2025 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 10, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Cast | Adam Sandler (Barry Egan), Emily Watson (Lena Leonard), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Dean Trumbell), Luis Guzmán (Lance), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Elizabeth Egan), Robert Smigel (Walter the Dentist), Jason Andrews (Operator Carter (voice)), Don McManus (Plastic (voice)), David Schrempf (Customer #1), Seann Conway (Customer #2), Rico Bueno (Rico), Hazel Mailloux (Rhonda), Karen Kilgariff (Anna (voice)), Julie Hermelin (Kathleen), Salvador Curiel (Sal), Jorge Barahona (Jorge), Ernesto Quintero (Ernesto), Julius Steuer (Mechanic), Lisa Spector (Susan), Nicole Gelbard (Nicole), Mia Weinberg (Gilda), Karen Hermelin (Anna), Larry Ring (Steve - Brother-in-Law), Kerry Gelbard (Richard - Brother-in-Law), Ashley Clark (Phone Sex Sister), Alan Parry (Member of After Eden Band), John E. Beck (Member of After Eden Band), Eddie Wayne Howell (Member of After Eden Band), Taylor J. Thomas (Member of After Eden Band), Bobby Bluehouse (After Eden Sound Man), David H. Stevens (David), Nathan Stevens (Nate), Jimmy Stevens (Jim), Carol Mirelez (Phone Sex Girl #1 - Utah), June Sepulveda (Phone Sex Girl #2 - Utah), Andrew Higgs (Restaurant Manager), Rogerlyn Kanealii Wakinekona (Lena's Apartment Receptionist), Mike D. Stevens (Mike D.), Catherine Cooley (Flight Attendant), Michael Immel (Man on Plane), Ross Lasi Tanoai (Cab Driver), Jonathan Loughran (Wrong Number (voice)), Kaila (Member of Ladies K Band), Ku'Ulei (Member of Ladies K Band), Sissy Lake (Hula Dancer), Marie Irwin (Lena's Nurse), Esther Imade Balogun (Receptionist Nurse), Thomas Bornt (Dean's Employee), Mary Kilmartin (D&D Mattress Customer), Anica Brown (Parader (uncredited)), Ryder Davis (Customer (uncredited)), Wells Rosales (Leo (uncredited)), Shelley Waggener (Co-Worker (uncredited)), Joji Yoshida (Japanese Tourist (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Producer | Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Editing | Leslie Jones |
| Music | Jon Brion |
| Production design | William Arnold |
| Special makeup effects | Len Burge |
| Visual effects | Kenneth C. Clark, Ric San Nicholas, Tim Alexander |
| Sound | Chris Scarabosio, Lisa K. Fowle |
| Costumes | Mark Bridges |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
