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Pain & Gain

2013·Movie
2h 10min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some slapstick and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Their American dream is bigger than yours.

Daniel Lugo, manager of the Sun Gym in 1990s Miami, decides that there is only one way to achieve his version of the American dream: extortion. To achieve his goal, he recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices. After several failed attempts, they abduct rich businessman Victor Kershaw and convince him to sign over all his assets to them. But when Kershaw makes it out alive, authorities are reluctant to believe his story.
Crime ComedyBased on True EventsOver-the-Top ActionBlack HumorAmerican Dream Gone WrongMiami SettingExcess and GreedSatiricalBodybuilding Culture

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pain & Gain legally?

Pain & Gain is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pain & Gain worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pain & Gain rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Pain & Gain?

2 h 10 min

Pain & Gain runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pain & Gain?

Critics47
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Pain & Gain higher (59) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pain & Gain a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$87 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $87 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Pain & Gain in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pain & Gain?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pain & Gain in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pain & Gain use?

ManchildEven Evil Has StandardsEarn Your Happy EndingJerk with a Heart of GoldReligious BruiserAdapted OutChekhov's GunMade of IronSmart Hero, Stupid VillainVery Loosely Based on a True StoryHistorical Beauty UpdateHappily Marriedand 139 more

TV Tropes lists 151 storytelling tropes for Pain & Gain, including Manchild, Even Evil Has Standards, Earn Your Happy Ending.