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A Pain in the Ass

2008Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A quirky, fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for scares, awe or romance.

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Story

A PAIN IN THE ASS: Someone constantly annoying. You surely know one of them...

An unlikely friendship develops between a hitman and a suicidal guy who have both checked into the same hotel for different reasons.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Buddy Film
  • Hitman Comedy
  • Suicide Themes
  • French Cinema
  • High-Stakes Humor
  • Unlikely Friendship
  • Character-Driven

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Francis Veber
Written by
Francis Veber
Produced by
Patrice Ledoux
Music by
Jean-Michel Bernard

Everyone

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

Facts

November 10, 2008 · 1 h 26 min · Suicide Themes, Strong Language, Violence

Released
November 10, 2008
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Pain in the Ass?"

Questions about A Pain in the Ass

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Pain in the Ass?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Pain in the Ass worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.3).

Will A Pain in the Ass make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is A Pain in the Ass plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was A Pain in the Ass a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

Is A Pain in the Ass in English?

French

No, it was made in French.