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No Pain, No Gain (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2005, No Pain, No Gain is a notable film directed by Samuel Turcotte, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of a bodybuilder who longs to be respected for his mind. Mike Zorillo, a small town Ohio champion bodybuilder with a genius IQ, journeys to the Mecca of bodybuilding, Los Angeles, determined to beat his nemesis, Jake Steel, with natural science instead of steroids. Far from home, he's confronted by a gym culture of freaks, juicers and Hollywood wannabes. As he pursues his dream, he's also persecuted by the world's largest sports nutrition company, an entity that's hell-bent on destroying him. Against all odds, the honest and driven bodybuilder resolves to win the prestigious "Mr. West Coast" competition as a way to prove himself and his ideas to the world.

Who’s in it. No Pain, No Gain stars Gus Malliarodakis as Mike Zorillo, Dennis Newman as Jake Steel and Don Phillips, Jr. as Dr. Martin Rabeau.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, No Pain, No Gain has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Pain, No Gain page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Pain, No Gain (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Pain, No Gain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is No Pain, No Gain worth watching?
No Pain, No Gain holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Pain, No Gain?
No Pain, No Gain stars Gus Malliarodakis, Dennis Newman and Don Phillips, Jr..
When was No Pain, No Gain released?
No Pain, No Gain was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.