Movie

Welcome to the Punch

“A stunning, intelligent thriller”

★ 5.9(709)20131h 39m

Welcome to the Punch is streaming on Beamafilm in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Beamafilm. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Eran Creevy
Release date: 2013-03-15
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $3,900,000
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Worldview Entertainment

Welcome to the Punch — trailer

About Welcome to the Punch

Welcome to the Punch is a 2013 movie in the Action, Adventure and Crime genres, directed by Eran Creevy, starring James McAvoy, Mark Strong and David Morrissey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 709 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Welcome to the Punch in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When notorious criminal Jacob Sternwood is forced to return to London, it gives detective Max Lewinsky one last chance to take down the man he's always been after.

Cast

James McAvoy

Max Lewinsky

Mark Strong

Jacob Sternwood

David Morrissey

Thomas Geiger

Peter Mullan

Roy Edwards

Daniel Mays

Nathan Bartnick

Andrea Riseborough

Sarah Hawks

Daniel Kaluuya

Juka Ogadowa

Ruth Sheen

Iris Warns

Jason Flemyng

Harvey Crown

Elyes Gabel

Ruan Sternwood

Jason Maza

Luke

Johnny Harris

Dean Warns

Themes & keywords

assassindetectiveheistconspiracycriminal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Welcome to the Punch in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Welcome to the Punch on Beamafilm. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Beamafilm.

Is Welcome to the Punch on Netflix?+

Welcome to the Punch is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Beamafilm.

How long is Welcome to the Punch?+

Welcome to the Punch has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Welcome to the Punch?+

Welcome to the Punch stars James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey, Peter Mullan and Daniel Mays.

When did Welcome to the Punch come out?+

Welcome to the Punch is a 2013 movie directed by Eran Creevy.

What genre is Welcome to the Punch?+

Welcome to the Punch is Action, Adventure and Crime film.

Who directed Welcome to the Punch?+

Welcome to the Punch was directed by Eran Creevy.