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Punching Henry

Punching Henry

Comedy isn't funny.

20175.91h 38m

Overview

Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

Directed by Gregori Viens
Written by Gregori Viens, Henry Phillips
Produced by Rick Rosenthal, Arun Kumar
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Top Cast

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Sharon Levine

Henry Phillips

Henry Phillips

Henry Phillips

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Jay Warren

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Ed

Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins

Mara

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro

Jillian

Jim Jefferies

Jim Jefferies

Charlie

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Officer Delgado

Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser

Claire the Bartender

B

Brendon Walsh

Jon

Themes & Keywords

comediantelevision producerlos angeles, californiasongwriterstruggling careerambushed

About Punching Henry

Punching Henry is a comedy film released in 2017 exploring themes of comedian, television producer, los angeles, california, songwriter, struggling career, ambushed. Directed by Gregori Viens, it stars Sarah Silverman, Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons. Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

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