---
title: "Punch"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/punch-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 104047
imdb_id: "tt0313503"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Punch (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/punch-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Punch" (2003).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Title: Punch
Year: 2003
Release Date (CA): 02/07/2003
Genres: Drama, Action, and Thriller
Runtime: 1h 30m
Protagonist: Ariel (a troubled girl with more than the usual teenage problems)
Plot: Ariel's emotions and temper lead her to a world where she takes out her anger with her fists. It is described as a story of rage and redemption in the tradition of Girlfight.
Source [2] is about a magazine, not the film, so it's irrelevant to the film overview except to ensure I don't confuse them.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Punch is a 2003 film categorized as a drama, action, and thriller. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It was released in Canada on February 7, 20

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Guy Bennett

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Riley** as *Sam*
- **Sonja Bennett** as *Ariel*
- **Meredith McGeachie** as *Julie*
- **Marcia Laskowski** as *Mary*
- **Vincent Gale** as *Irwin*
- **Kathryn Kirkpatrick** as *Beth*
- **Don Ackerman** as *Markus*
- **Sarah Lind** as *Liz*
- **Mercedes de la Zerda** as *Tanya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Punch online?
Punch is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Punch worth watching?
Punch holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Punch and when was it released?
Punch is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Punch?
Punch was directed by Guy Bennett.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Punch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/104047)
- [Punch (magazine) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(magazine))

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