Pain & Gain
2013, English. Directed by Michael Bay.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 4,968 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pain & Gain
Pain & Gain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael BayDirector
- Mark WahlbergDaniel Lugo
- Dwayne JohnsonPaul Doyle
- Anthony MackieAdrian Doorbal
- Tony ShalhoubVictor Kershaw
- Ed HarrisEd DuBois
- Rob CorddryJohn Mese
- Bar PalySorina Luminita
- Rebel WilsonRamona Eldridge
- Ken JeongJohnny Wu
- Michael RispoliFrank Griga
- Keili LefkovitzKrisztina Furton
- Vivi PinedaDetective Haworth
Details
- Released
- 18 April 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $87M
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Pain & Gain: quick answers
Is Pain & Gain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 4,968 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pain & Gain?
Pain & Gain runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Pain & Gain have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Pain & Gain has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Pain & Gain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pain & Gain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pain & Gain on?
Pain & Gain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pain & Gain?
If you liked Pain & Gain, try Cotton Comes to Harlem, Keanu, Baywatch.
Who directed Pain & Gain?
Pain & Gain (2013) was directed by Michael Bay and stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie.