Jesse Eisenberg’s film, A Real Pain, stars him as Kieran Culkin in the lead role. The award-winning comedy-drama explores family, grief, and old grudges on a Polish heritage tour. The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Eisenberg’s screenplay and and his performance as lead. You will be able to watch the film from the comfort of your home in April 2025.
When and where to watch A Real Pain?
The film is set to be released on April 3, 2025. Audiences can watch it on JioHotstar in English and Polish. A Real Pain is directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg, who also played a lead role in the film.
Jesse Eisenberg is a versatile actor best known for his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network.” His performance earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor at the 83rd Academy Awards. In addition to acting, Jesse Adam Eisenberg is also a filmmaker and playwright. He is recognised for his role as Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”
Awards and recognition
A Real Pain premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. The film garnered many awards. Both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute selected it as one of the top 10 films of 2024.
The film received four Golden Globe nominations and two nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, and the 78th British Academy Film Awards, and Best Supporting Actor wins at each of those events for Culkin and Best Original Screenplay for Eisenberg.
Storyline of A Real Pain
A Real Pain follows two estranged cousins, David and Benji, who discover their beloved grandmother was a Holocaust survivor. They embark on a journey to Poland in hopes of uncovering memories of her childhood.
