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With its distinct style of storytelling, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin give moving performances in A Real Pain, a thought-provoking emotional journey about complex relationships set against the scenic backdrop of Poland.

Searchlight Pictures' Award winning A Real Pain has garnered Kieran Culkin numerous Best Supporting Actor Awards (including an Academy Award) and Best Screenplay for Jesse Eisenberg.

Certified-Fresh on Rotten TomatoesT and praised by critics as a "whip-sharp comedy" and "a profound character study" (Wendy Ide, The Observer) and "a masterpiece" (Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian). The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney described the film as "funny, heartfelt, and moving in equal measure". He praised Eisenberg's "impeccable" judgment and great skill at "balancing sardonic wit with piercing solemnity in a movie full of feeling, in which no emotion is unearned."

Synopsis

Mismatched cousins, David and Benji, reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

A Real Pain arrives on, Blu-ray and DVD on 7th April 2025 from Searchlight Pictures.

Special Features

  • Beautiful Fate: Making A Real Pain - Take a tour through the heart and history of Poland while going behind the scenes of A Real Pain. Explore the themes of family and connection with Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Experience all the humour and humanity that brought this story to life.

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