Punch-Drunk Love Synopsis & Movie Info
Synopsis
Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson ('Boogie Nights,' 'Magnolia') returns with this story of a social and emotional misfit (Adam Sandler) who has a plan to collect pudding coupons for frequent flyer miles. At the same time, he's being blackmailed for money after calling a phone sex line. Then, he meets a woman (Emily Watson) who changes everything.
Movie Info
Theatrical Release Date:
10/11/2002
DVD Release Date:
06/24/2003
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong language including a scene of sexual dialogue
Run Time:
89 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Blackmail, Existential Crisis, Arrested Adolescence, Sibling Relationships, Journey of Self-Discovery
Tone:
Tense, Quirky, Wistful, Whimsical, Bittersweet
Keywords:
love, anger, Hawaii, sister, extortion, phone-sex, repression
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters
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