Painkillers (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Painkillers is a drama film directed by Tessa Schram, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Casper has never met his father and lives alone with his mother Marit. He likes to spend his free time playing the piano, so he is thrilled when he is chosen to become a pianist in a youth orchestra – and especially when he makes friends with Anouk. She knows what Casper is going through when he learns that his mother is seriously ill: Marit has cancer. Scared of what might happen to her, Casper and his best friend Pim decide to find his father.
Who’s in it. Painkillers stars Gijs Blom as Casper van Riel, Birgit Schuurman, Susan Radder and Massimo Pesik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Painkillers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2014)?
- In US, Painkillers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painkillers worth watching?
- Painkillers holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Gijs Blom, Birgit Schuurman, Susan Radder, Massimo Pesik and Lara Leijs.
- When was Painkillers released?
- Painkillers was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.