Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lisa Spector, Nicole Gelbard, Mia Weinberg, Robert Smigel, Rico Bueno
Contributors: JoAnne Sellar, Daniel Lupi, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jon Brion, Robert Elswit
Punch-Drunk Love (2002), written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a unique romantic comedy-drama starring Adam Sandler and Emily Watson. The film follows Barry Egan (Sandler), a lonely and socially anxious businessman who finds love when he meets Lena Leonard (Watson). However, their relationship is anything but simple, as Barry struggles with occasional destructive outbursts and gets entangled in a phone sex scam run by a petty criminal, Dean Trumbell (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Featuring striking cinematography and a hauntingly beautiful score by Jon Brion, this Criterion Collection Blu-ray release brings the critically acclaimed film to life in stunning quality.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Starring | Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzman, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lisa Spector, Nicole Gelbard, Mia Weinberg, Robert Smigel, Rico Bueno |
| Contributors | JoAnne Sellar, Daniel Lupi, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jon Brion, Robert Elswit |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC2698BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629030204 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | A, B, C |
| Release Date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Originally Issued | 2002 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 136g |
| Dimensions | 20 x 13 x 20 (mm) |
| Genre | Feature |
| BBFC Certification | (15) Suitable for 15 years and over |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 95 minutes |