Painkillers (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2019, Painkillers is a drama film directed by Roxy Shih, running about 83 minutes. “The cure is the curse” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, a brilliant surgeon becomes prey to unbearable physical pain, and it can only be eased by the taste of human blood. When he encounters a man who claims he can help him get his life back, he embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.
Who’s in it. Painkillers stars Tate Birchmore as Brian, Adam Huss as John Clarke, Madeline Zima as Chloe Clarke and Mischa Barton as The Girl / Sarah Mendelsohn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Painkillers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painkillers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painkillers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painkillers (2019)?
- In US, Painkillers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painkillers worth watching?
- Painkillers holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painkillers?
- Painkillers stars Tate Birchmore, Adam Huss, Madeline Zima, Mischa Barton and Naomi Grossman.
- When was Painkillers released?
- Painkillers was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.