A Pain in the Ass

A Pain in the Ass

Directed by Édouard Molinaro

Produced by Les Films Ariane, Mondex Films

197385 min7.0 / 10

A darkly comedic character study about an unlikely friendship between a hitman and a suicidal neighbor, balancing humor with existential despair.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Pain in the Ass sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is A Pain in the Ass easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Pain in the Ass violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does A Pain in the Ass end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Pain in the Ass scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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