A Real Pain
“Join the family.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Hulu TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-07
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
David Kaplan
Kieran Culkin
Benji Kaplan
Will Sharpe
James
Jennifer Grey
Marcia
Kurt Egyiawan
Eloge
Liza Sadovy
Diane
Daniel Oreskes
Mark
Ellora Torchia
Priya
Banner Eisenberg
Abe
Olha Bosova
Flight Attendant
Jakub Gąsowski
Receptionist
Piotr Czarniecki
Conductor
Krzysztof Jaszczak
Pianist
Marek Kasprzyk
Older Man
Jakub Pruski
Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysMar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 4, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.29x
+$21.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesse Eisenberg, Jim Beggarly
- Original Title
- A Real Pain
- Country of Origin
- Poland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.9M
- Production Studios
- Fruit Tree, Topic Studios, Extreme Emotions, Rego Park, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg, Jim Beggarly
Michał Dymek
Robert Nassau
Dave McCary, Emma Stone, Ali Herting, Jennifer Semler, Ryan Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Eisenberg
Director
Dave McCary
Producer
Emma Stone
Producer
Ali Herting
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg
Writer
Jennifer Semler
Producer
Jesse Eisenberg
Producer
Ewa Puszczyńska
Producer
Robert Nassau
Editor
Mela Melak
Production Design
Michał Dymek
Director of Photography
Yuval Levy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Małgorzata Fudala
Costume Design
Jarosław Golec
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Drug Consumption • Stressful Scenes • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Real Pain
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What is A Real Pain about?
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.
Who directed A Real Pain?
A Real Pain was directed by Jesse Eisenberg.
Who stars in A Real Pain?
The principal cast of A Real Pain includes Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan.
When was A Real Pain released and how long is it?
A Real Pain was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Real Pain?
A Real Pain had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $24.9M at the worldwide box office (8.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Real Pain?
A Real Pain holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).