A Real PainA Real Pain

A 2024 comedy drama — written, directed, and produced by Jesse Eisenberg...

Directed, produced, written by and starring Jesse Eisenberg (with Emma Stone among the co-producers) and with a series of impressive performances (including a memorably scene stealing turn from Kieran Culkin), A Real Pain is sharp-witted and funny, touching and relateable. Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe perfectly compliment Eisenberg and Culkin’s sparky chemistry in this empathetic story of connecting with the past.

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Eisenberg showcases his growing talent as writer-director with this entertaining and profound second feature, his follow up to directorial debut, When You Finish Saving the World.

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