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A Real Pain

2024Movie1 h 30 minR

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic857.2Rotten Tomatoes96%75%

A moving, nostalgic comedy movie about history and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Join the family.

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Feels like

  • Witty Family Drama
  • Historical Travelogue
  • Jewish Identity Exploration
  • Emotional Character Study
  • Dark Comedy & Pathos
  • Holocaust Legacy
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Intimate Performances
  • Bittersweet Reflection

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jesse Eisenberg
Written by
Jesse Eisenberg
Produced by
Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave McCary
Music by
Maciej Amilkiewicz, Tim Korn, Tarn Willers

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 2024 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
November 1, 2024
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Polish
Made in
Poland, United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Both Sides Have a Point, Hair-Trigger Temper, Determinator +9

  • Both Sides Have a Point
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Determinator
  • Bavarian Fire Drill
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • "Ugly American" Stereotype
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Hidden Depths
  • Call-Back
  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Survivor Guilt

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Real Pain?"

Questions about A Real Pain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Real Pain?

Hulu

In the United States, A Real Pain streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is A Real Pain worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is A Real Pain okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Real Pain make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is A Real Pain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was A Real Pain a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$25 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What tropes does A Real Pain use?

Both Sides Have a PointHair-Trigger TemperDeterminatorBavarian Fire DrillJerk with a Heart of Gold"Ugly American" StereotypeInnocently InsensitiveHidden DepthsCall-BackIvy League for EveryoneDouble-Meaning TitleSurvivor Guiltand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Both Sides Have a Point, Hair-Trigger Temper, and Determinator.