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Pain Hustlers

"An American excess story."

After losing her job, a single mom falls into a lucrative but ultimately dangerous scheme selling prescription drugs.

Top Cast

  • Emily Blunt

    Emily Blunt

    Liza Drake

  • Chris Evans

    Chris Evans

    Pete Brenner

  • Catherine O'Hara

    Catherine O'Hara

    Jackie

  • Andy Garcia

    Andy Garcia

    Dr. Neel

  • Jay Duplass

    Jay Duplass

    Larkin

  • Brian d'Arcy James

    Brian d'Arcy James

    Dr. Lydell

  • Amit Shah

    Amit Shah

    Eric Paley

  • Chloe Coleman

    Chloe Coleman

    Phoebe

  • Valerie LeBlanc

    Valerie LeBlanc

    Laurene

Overview

After losing her job, a single mom falls into a lucrative but ultimately dangerous scheme selling prescription drugs.

Rating

6.7 / 10
765 Reviews
3 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Manuel São Bento
    Manuel São Bento
    5 Oct 26, 2023

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-david-yates-pain-hustlers-lacks-a-more-careful-treatment/ "Pain Hustlers fulfills the basic requirement of explaining the harrowing true story effectively, but given its star leads and skillful director at the helm, it could have and probably should have been much better. While Emily Blunt and Chris Evans deliver strong performances, director David Yates falters in his tonal balance, treating the deaths of many innocent victims with an uncomfortable lightness that may leave viewers, especially American's familiar with this story, feeling it's insensitive or irresponsible. Thematically, the tragic consequences of obsessing over wealth leading to the detriment of other's lives are well-depicted, but the overall lack of originality and extended runtime make the whole thing a mixed experience." Rating: C+

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