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Why people love it

People revisit Pain & Gain for the same reason it broke through in 2013: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a crime rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Michael Bay keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 10m · ★ 6.3

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    1.Miss Congeniality (2000)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Crime · Action · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Miss Congeniality (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    2.Lift (2024)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Lift (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    3.Mad Money (2008)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Action · Crime · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Mad Money (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    4.RocknRolla (2008)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, RocknRolla (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and action, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    5.Bandits (2001)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Crime · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Bandits (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    6.Big Stan (2007)

    ★ 6.6 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Big Stan (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.The Enforcer (2022)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, The Enforcer (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    • YouTube(Buy)
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    8.Stir Crazy (1980)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Stir Crazy (1980) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    9.Black Adam (2022)

    ★ 6.8 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, Black Adam (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • TNT
    • TBS
    • tru TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.The Disaster Artist (2017)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Pain & Gain clicked for you, The Disaster Artist (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Pain & Gain?
Try Miss Congeniality, Lift, Mad Money—each shares DNA with Pain & Gain while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Pain & Gain?
Pain & Gain (2013) is best described as Comedy, Crime, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Pain & Gain worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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