Pain Threshold (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 2019, Pain Threshold is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Andrey Simonov, running about 100 minutes. “Only a miracle can save them” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four friends travel to the Altai for a rafting trip on a mountain river. Cut off from civilization and face-to-face with nature at its wildest, the heroes are not able to relax but instead are forced to fight for survival. They ask for help from a group of seemingly ‘sportsmen-boaters’ they encounter on the river. But then the heroes realize that they have been taken hostage by criminals. All their weaknesses and faults are laid bare and their true selves are revealed.

Who’s in it. Pain Threshold stars Natalya Skomorokhova as Tanya, Roman Kurtsyn as Kirill, Arina Postnikova as Lena and Grigory Chaban as Alexey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Pain Threshold has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pain Threshold page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pain Threshold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pain Threshold (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pain Threshold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pain Threshold worth watching?
Pain Threshold holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pain Threshold?
Pain Threshold stars Natalya Skomorokhova, Roman Kurtsyn, Arina Postnikova, Grigory Chaban and Aleksandr Golubkov.
When was Pain Threshold released?
Pain Threshold was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.