A Real Pain

Co-presented by Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Directed by Jesse Eisenberg
Narrative Feature | USA/Poland | 2024 | 90 min | English

Official Selection of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

A REAL PAIN follows mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) as they 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. Searchlight Pictures presents A REAL PAIN, directed and written by Academy Award® nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Zombieland). The film stars Eisenberg alongside Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Kieran Culkin (Succession, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).

Rated R for language throughout and some drug use.