Pain Hustlers is a Hollywood crime drama helmed by director David Yates. The movie is an adaptation of a novel by the same name, which was released in 2022 by writer Evan Hughes.
The plot of the film revolves around the lead character Liza Drake, who is a hardworking single mom who has to fulfill her daughter's needs. While she was hired to work for a bankrupt pharmaceutical company, Liza's hard work skyrockets the sales of the company but also brings her under suspension for a federal criminal conspiracy. The movie is said to be a fictional story based on real-life events surrounding the opioid crisis.
The cast of Pain Hustlers
Take a look at the main cast members of the Netflix film, Pain Hustlers:
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt plays the role of Liza Drake in the movie Pain Hustlers. Emily Olivia Laura Blunt is a famous British Actress who is a Golden Globe award recipient. Making her debut in 2001, the actress has worked on various projects throughout her career. Some of her notable jobs include, The Devil Wears Prada, The Young Victoria, Looper, Edge of Tomorrow, Jungle Cruise, Oppenheimer, and many more.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans plays the role of Pete Brenner in Pain Hustlers. Chris Evans has worked in various blockbuster roles throughout his career, including his iconic superhero role of Captain America for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Apart from that, Chris has also appeared in movies like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Gray Man, and Gifted among others.
Catherine O'Hara
Actress Catherine O’Hara is seen playing the role of Liza Drake’s mother Jackie in Pain Hustlers. Catherine Anne O'Hara is a Canadian actress and a Golden Globe Award recipient. She has been featured in big movies like For Your Consideration, Christopher Guest, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the Home Alone franchise.
Andy García
Actor Andy García is playing the role of Dr. Neel in the movie Pain Hustlers. Andrés Arturo García Menéndez came under the limelight with his movie The Untouchables alongside Robert De Niro which was one of the biggest movies in 1987. His later blockbusters included Internal Affairs, The Godfather Part III, Desperate Measures, Ocean's Eleven, and Father of the Bride remake among others.
Jay Duplass
Jay Duplass is among the main star cast of Pain Hustlers and plays the role of Larkin. Lawrence Jay Duplass is mostly known for appearing in television series more than movies but has multiple blockbusters under his name. He was featured in movies like The Puffy Chair, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, and Cyrus, among others. Apart from this, he has also worked in series such as Transparent, Togetherness, and the HBO anthology series Room 104.
Who are the supporting cast members of Pain Hustlers?
The supporting cast members of Pain Hustlers are as follows:
Brian d'Arcy James as Dr. Lydell
Amit Shah as Eric Paley
Chloe Coleman as Phoebe, Liza's daughter
Aubrey Dollar as Andy
Michael Kosta as Guy Schatz
Nick McNeil as Randy
Where can I watch Pain Hustlers?
Pain Hustlers is available to stream on Netflix. The Emily Blunt and Chris Evans starrer was released recently on the streaming giant on October 27, 2023. Before making its way to OTT, the movie was released in selected theaters in the United States on October 20, 2023. The film was directed by David Yates and opened to mixed reviews by critics.
FAQs
A. Pain Hustlers had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2023.
A. Pete Brenner is played by the actor Chris Evans.
A. The novel Pain Hustlers was written by Evan Hughes.