A Real Pain Gets New Streaming Date – How to Watch

On Sunday, Kieran Culkin took home the Golden Globe for his performance as Benji Kaplan opposite Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, the film written and directed by Eisenberg about two cousins journeying through Poland to honor their late grandmother.

Premiering a year ago at Sundance, Eisenberg's 90-minute darling has been a hit among critics like Devan Coggan at Entertainment Weekly, who praised Eisenberg's sophomore for being "both hilarious and devastatingly real."

Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain. The film will make its streaming debut on Hulu on January 16, 2025. Walt Disney Studios

Landing a Certified Fresh score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, A Real Pain has scooped up $7.8 million at the domestic box office – with an estimated production budget of $3 million – and will be released in more international territories in the coming weeks.

A Real Pain is already available to rent and buy across Video on Demand platforms like Prime Video and Fandango at Home and is now heading for its streaming debut on Hulu, landing on the platform on January 16.

Where Can I Watch A Real Pain?

A Real Pain is available to rent and buy across Video on Demand platforms.

A Real Pain is now available to watch in HD and SD from home on platforms such as Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV for $19.99. Bonus features are also included.

A Real Pain Physical Release Date

A Real Pain is available to pre-order on Blu-ray before its February 4, 2025, release date. The disc includes a bonus feature titled "Beautiful Fate: Making A Real Pain".

Is A Real Pain Available to Stream in the US?

A Real Pain will make its streaming debut on January 16, when it premieres on Hulu, as well as on Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle subscribers the same day.

Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain. The film makes its streaming debut on Hulu on January 16, 2025. Walt Disney Studios

Who Stars in A Real Pain?

Jesse Eisenberg leads as David Kaplan, with Kieran Culkin starring as his cousin, Benji Kaplan. They are joined by a fantastic supporting ensemble made up of Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, and Ellora Torchia.

What is A Real Pain About?

A Real Pain follows cousins Benji and David Kaplan as they trek through Poland to honor their late beloved grandmother. However, this trip designed to help them bond starts to bring old memories to the surface, forcing them to confront the rising tensions.