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The Punisher
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. With Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton.
63.9/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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63.9/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Punisher.
MoviHero lists April 15, 2004 as the release date for The Punisher. Jonathan Hensleigh is the listed director. The listed cast includes Thomas Jane as Frank Castle / The Punisher, John Travolta as Howard Saint, Will Patton as Quentin Glass, Roy Scheider as Frank Castle, Sr.. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 15, 2004
GenresDrama · Crime · Action
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorJonathan Hensleigh
CastThomas Jane as Frank Castle / The Punisher, John Travolta as Howard Saint, Will Patton as Quentin Glass, Roy Scheider as Frank Castle, Sr.
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Punisher right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Punisher runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 63.9/100 (6.388/10) from 3,323 votes. Updated Oct 22, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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Viewer reaction
“The Punisher avoids the comic book cheese of the era and grounds its story in a realistic revenge tale that fits the character perfectly.”
Viewer reaction
“Thomas Jane and John Travolta are good in this, but man is The Punisher one stupid movie.”
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