Pain & Gain
Directed by Michael Bay
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris, Rob Corddry, Bar Paly, Rebel Wilson, Ken Jeong, Michael Rispoli
Happy
Exhausted
RomanticDaniel Lugo, manager of the Sun Gym in 1990s Miami, decides that there is only one way to achieve his version of the American dream: extortion. To achieve his goal, he recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices. After several failed attempts, they abduct rich businessman Victor Kershaw and convince him to sign over all his assets to them. But when Kershaw makes it out alive, authorities are reluctant to believe his story.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
- Music
- Steve Jablonsky
- Cinematography
- Ben Seresin, David B. Nowell
- Cast
- Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris, Rob Corddry, Bar Paly, Rebel Wilson, Ken Jeong, Michael Rispoli, Keili Lefkovitz, Vivi Pineda
Updated July 22, 2026
Trailer
How to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where to watch Pain & Gain?
Pain & Gain is streaming on Paramount+, Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube TV, Starz.
Not this one? Tell us your mood
Moodi suggests what to watch tonight, based on how you feel and your platforms.
Sad / low
Stressed
Angry
Nostalgic
Bored
Calm
Curious
