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Pain & Gain 2013

“Their American dream is bigger than yours.”

★ 6.3/10 R ComedyCrimeAction Released
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What is Pain & Gain?

The film is set in 1990s Miami and revolves around the Sun Gym, where a manager works. The manager decides to pursue a certain version of the American dream through a specific means.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
130 minutes
Release date
Apr 18, 2013
Studios
Paramount Pictures, De Line Pictures, Bay Films
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Action
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Overview

The film is set in 1990s Miami and revolves around the Sun Gym, where a manager works. The manager decides to pursue a certain version of the American dream through a specific means. He recruits two accomplices, who are described as musclemen. The three individuals attempt to achieve their goal through various methods, but their initial attempts are unsuccessful. They then target a wealthy businessman, convincing him to transfer his assets to them. However, the businessman manages to escape, and he reports the incident to the authorities. The authorities are initially hesitant to believe the businessman's story, leading to a potential investigation. The film is a dramatization of a real-life event, with the setting and characters based on actual individuals and circumstances.

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Should you watch it?

“A Miami gym manager and his accomplices concoct a misguided extortion scheme.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a story set in 1990s miami
  • follows a unique criminal enterprise
Keep in mind
  • authorities are reluctant to believe the victim
  • several initial attempts fail

Watch it if you want to see a criminal scheme unfold in 1990s Miami.

The film contains crime and comedy elements suited for mature audiences.

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When was Pain and Gain released?

The film was released on 04/26/2013 in the US.

What is the genre of Pain and Gain?

It is classified as comedy, crime, and action.

Who is the manager of the Sun Gym?

Daniel Lugo is the manager of the Sun Gym.

Who are Daniel Lugo's accomplices?

He recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices.

Who is abducted in the story?

A rich businessman named Victor Kershaw is abducted.