Painkiller (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2013, Painkiller is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Berenika Maciejewicz, running about 80 minutes. “Freedom is never free” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an experimental lethal-injection has the unexpected result of making an inmate immortal, the most vicious convicts steal it to take over the prison and the world.
Who’s in it. Painkiller stars Mike Pfaff as Jake Walker, Elodie Hara as Dr. Helen West, Ron Pucillo as Ash Campbell and Ingrid Haubert as Dawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Painkiller has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painkiller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painkiller tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painkiller (2013)?
- In US, Painkiller is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Painkiller worth watching?
- Painkiller holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painkiller?
- Painkiller stars Mike Pfaff, Elodie Hara, Ron Pucillo, Ingrid Haubert and Carey Davis.
- When was Painkiller released?
- Painkiller was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.