Punch
6.3
“Love is worth the fight.”
Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his father Stan on his shoulders. His growing relationship with local takatāpui Māori boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future.
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Cast
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Tim Roth
Stan
Known for
Reservoir Dogs
The Incredible Hulk
Jordan Oosterhof
Jim Richardson
No other roles listed
Conan Hayes
Whetu
Known for
Sweet Tooth
Abigail Laurent
Chelsea
Karl Willetts
Manager
Known for
Evil Dead
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Connor Johnston
Colin
Also in
Grimm
All These Small Moments
Matt Hicks
Referee
Also in
The Tavern
Buzz Cut
Simon McConnon
Coach
No other roles listed
Stephanie Cope
Lady in Sunglasses with Dog
Sage Klein
Amber
Welby Ings Director · David Long Composer Matt Henley Cinematographer
United States release March 10, 2023 · Produced in New Zealand · Production Robin Murphy Productions, Vendetta Films
Production
Blueskin Films
Production
Robin Murphy Productions
Production
Vendetta Films
Production
New Zealand Film Commission
Production
New Zealand
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
New Zealand · July 27, 2022
Premiere · New Zealand International Film Festival
United States · March 10, 2023
Limited theatrical
United States · March 10, 2023
Digital
Australia
February 16, 2023 · Premiere · Mardi Gras Film Festival
Estonia
November 22, 2022 · Limited theatrical · Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
France
December 10, 2023 · Digital
December 11, 2023 · Physical · DVD
Germany
September 7, 2023 · Limited theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
September 10, 2023 · Premiere · Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Poland
August 2, 2023 · Digital
South Korea
November 4, 2023 · Premiere · Seoul International Pride Film Festival
United Kingdom
November 13, 2023 · Digital
November 27, 2023 · Physical · DVD
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