A Pain in the Ass (1973)
Kernel Score: 80% · 242 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1973-09-20
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch A Pain in the Ass
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Hoopla
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
A Pain in the Ass parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Pain in the Ass is a French comedy-drama in which a hitman's assignment is complicated by a suicidal, neurotic neighbor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves a hitman character on assignment to kill a witness, though played largely for comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Édouard Molinaro
Cast
- Lino Ventura as Ralf Milan
- Jacques Brel as François Pignon
- Caroline Cellier as Louise Pignon
- Jean-Pierre Darras as Dr. Edgar Fuchs
- Nino Castelnuovo as Bellhop, room boy
- Michele Gammino as Pregnant woman husband
- Xavier Depraz as Louis Randoni
- François Dyrek as Félix, saboteur
- André Valardy as Jerry, hitchhiker
- Angela Cardile as Pregnant woman
A Pain in the Ass FAQ
Is A Pain in the Ass good?
A Pain in the Ass has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 242 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Pain in the Ass?
In the US you can stream A Pain in the Ass on Kino Film Collection and watch it free with ads on Hoopla.
Is A Pain in the Ass OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Pain in the Ass is a French comedy-drama in which a hitman's assignment is complicated by a suicidal, neurotic neighbor.
What movies are like A Pain in the Ass?
If you liked A Pain in the Ass, try Bye Bye Morons, My Blind Date with Life, Girl, Interrupted and Patch Adams.