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Punch-Drunk Love

2002 · 95 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Budget
$25.0M
Domestic Gross
$17.8M
Worldwide Gross
$24.7M
Est. Studio ROI
-51%
Assumes ~50% theatrical revenue share; excludes P&A and streaming.
Overview

Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.

Critical Reception
IMDb
7.3/10
Metacritic
78/100
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Cast
Streaming US · TMDB / JustWatch
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Netflix Viewing
100,000total hours viewed
100,000total views
2026H1
100,000 hrs · 100,000 views

Source: Netflix Engagement Report (2026H1)