Punch

About Punch

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.

Punch is a 2022 drama film directed by Welby Ings. Released in November 2022, it runs 99 minutes.

The film is filed under boxing, LGBT athlete, LGBT, and gay theme.

Tim Roth takes the lead as Stan, Jordan Oosterhof as Jim Richardson, Conan Hayes as Whetu, and Abigail Laurent as Chelsea. The screenplay is by Welby Ings. Produced by Blueskin Films. American members can watch it on Dekkoo, Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and Here TV Amazon Channel.

In from the Side, Antique, and The Swimmer make useful companions to Punch.