What is Punching Henry?
Punching Henry is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 24, 2017
- Studios
- Whitewater Films, Permut Presentations, Tilted Windmill Productions
- Genres
- Comedy
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Overview
Punching Henry is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A struggling comic faces the absurdities of Hollywood when his life becomes a TV pitch.”
- Explores the line between making jokes and being the joke
- Features comedian Henry Phillips playing a version of himself
- Satirical look at Hollywood’s TV production process
- At 1 hour 38 minutes, the film is relatively brief
Watch it if you enjoy meta‑comedy that pokes fun at the entertainment industry.
The film’s tone is satirical and geared toward mature audiences.
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What is Punching Henry about?
Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to Los Angeles by a TV producer who wants to turn his story of failure into a show, forcing him to choose between making jokes or becoming the joke.
Who stars in Punching Henry?
The film stars comedian Henry Phillips as himself.
When was Punching Henry released?
Punching Henry was released in the United States on February 24, 2017.
What genre is Punching Henry?
Punching Henry is classified as a comedy.
How long is Punching Henry?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 38 minutes.