---
title: "Pain & Gain"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pain-gain-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 134374
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Pain & Gain (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pain-gain-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Miami gym manager and his accomplices concoct a misguided extortion scheme."

### Why Watch
- features a story set in 1990s miami
- follows a unique criminal enterprise

### Caveats & Content Note
- authorities are reluctant to believe the victim
- several initial attempts fail
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains crime and comedy elements suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Bay
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, De Line Pictures, Bay Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Daniel Lugo*
- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Paul Doyle*
- **Anthony Mackie** as *Adrian Doorbal*
- **Tony Shalhoub** as *Victor Kershaw*
- **Ed Harris** as *Ed DuBois*
- **Rob Corddry** as *John Mese*
- **Bar Paly** as *Sorina Luminita*
- **Rebel Wilson** as *Ramona Eldridge*
- **Ken Jeong** as *Johnny Wu*
- **Michael Rispoli** as *Frank Griga*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Pain and Gain released?
The film was released on 04/26/2013 in the US.

### Q: What is the genre of Pain and Gain?
It is classified as comedy, crime, and action.

### Q: Who is the manager of the Sun Gym?
Daniel Lugo is the manager of the Sun Gym.

### Q: Who are Daniel Lugo's accomplices?
He recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices.

### Q: Who is abducted in the story?
A rich businessman named Victor Kershaw is abducted.

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