Pain Hustlers 2023

Movie · 123 min · English · September 11, 2023

Directed by David YatesWritten by Wells Tower

Starring Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Catherine O'Hara, Andy Garcia, Jay Duplass

A 2023 American crime comedy film, Pain Hustlers stars Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Andy García, Catherine O'Hara, Jay Duplass, Brian d'Arcy James, and Chloe Coleman. It was co-produced and directed by David Yates with a screenplay written by Wells Tower, adapting the 2022 book by Evan Hughes. The story follows a high school dropout who takes a job at a struggling pharmaceutical company in Central Florida, eventually becoming involved in a criminal scheme. The film draws inspiration from real events involving Insys Therapeutics and their involvement in the opioid crisis. Its premiere occurred at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2023, followed by a limited release in U.S. theaters on October 20. The movie later became available for streaming via Netflix on October 27. Critics responded negatively to the film.