Painkillers
2019, English. Directed by Roxy Shih.
The cure is the curse
After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, a brilliant surgeon becomes prey to unbearable physical pain, and it can only be eased by the taste of human blood. When he encounters a man who claims he can help him get his life back, he embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Painkillers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Magnolia Selects in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 January 2019
- Country
- Belgium
- Written by
- Giles Daoust
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How long is Painkillers?
Painkillers runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is Painkillers on?
Painkillers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Painkillers?
If you liked Painkillers, try Fractured, Reversal of Fortune, Extreme Measures.
Who directed Painkillers?
Painkillers (2019) was directed by Roxy Shih and stars Tate Birchmore, Adam Huss, Madeline Zima.