The Punisher poster
6.3

The Punisher

There is no justice, there is only revenge.

⭐2,581 votes
2004
2h 4m
Released
EN
Genres
ActionCrimeDrama
Synopsis

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.

Production
Lions Gate Films, VIP Medienfonds 3, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, VIP 2 Medienfonds
Box Office
Budget: $33,000,000
Revenue: $54,700,105
Languages
English
Countries
Germany, United States of America

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Popularity Score

31
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Content Rating

Family Friendly
Suitable for general audiences

Community Engagement

2,581
Number of votes received from users

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