A Pain in the Ass (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, A Pain in the Ass is a comedy and crime film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
Who’s in it. A Pain in the Ass stars Lino Ventura as Ralf Milan, Jacques Brel as François Pignon, Caroline Cellier as Louise Pignon and Jean-Pierre Darras as Dr. Edgar Fuchs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Pain in the Ass has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Pain in the Ass page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Pain in the Ass tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Pain in the Ass (1973)?
- In US, A Pain in the Ass is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Pain in the Ass worth watching?
- A Pain in the Ass holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Pain in the Ass?
- A Pain in the Ass stars Lino Ventura, Jacques Brel, Caroline Cellier, Jean-Pierre Darras and Nino Castelnuovo.
- When was A Pain in the Ass released?
- A Pain in the Ass was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.