Following its successful debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, “A Real Pain” has been on a winning streak, taking home BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards and Film Independent Spirit Awards, among many others. And as awards season comes to a close, it’s nominated for two Oscars: Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
Jesse Eisenberg writes and directs, and stars alongside Emmy-winning “Succession” star Kieran Culkin, who has been cleaning up in the Supporting Actor category, cinching the win at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony. As TheWrap noted in our review of the film, Culkin is “a force of nature” in the movie.
“A Real Pain” tells the story of two cousins who reunite for a trip to Poland to honor their deceased grandmother. As Eisenberg explained to TheWrap at the Sundance Film Festival, he created the story as a way to explore feelings of “privilege, guilt and self-hatred” he’s had as a Jewish American and hearing stories about the deadly antisemitism faced by past generations during the Holocaust and throughout history.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch “A Real Pain.”
When did “A Real Pain” come out?
“A Real Pain” released nationwide on Nov. 1, 2024.
Is “A Real Pain” streaming?
Yes, “A Real Pain” is now streaming on Hulu, as well as Disney+ if you have the bundled plan.
What is “A Real Pain” about?
Per the official synopsis: “Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.”
Who stars in the movie?
In addition to Eisenberg and Culkin, the movie features Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes.
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