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Hurts Like Hell

2022 · 1 season

A grim, grounded look at a beloved sport's rotten underside, more sobering than thrilling.

Created by
Kittichai Wanprasert
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Starring
Nat Kitcharit, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Vithaya Pansringarm
Tagline
The real winner is the survivor.
Overview
From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind the once-revered sport of Muay Thai in this drama inspired by real events.

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Stream in the UK
  • Netflix
More options Data from JustWatch
Created by
Kittichai Wanprasert
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Starring
Nat Kitcharit, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Vithaya Pansringarm
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • corruption
    • crime
    • greed
    • violence
    • betrayal
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, documentary
    Created by
    Kittichai Wanprasert
    Written by
    Siwat Decharat
    Starring
    Nat Kitcharit, Thaneth Warakulnukroh, Vithaya Pansringarm, Nopachai Jayanama, Suppakorn Kitsuwan, Chonnikan Netjui, Phuripat Poonsuk, Kiartwaran Piboonsin
    Music
    Bill Hemstapat
    Cinematography
    Suparawee Victor Patravanich
    Length
    1 seasons, 4 episodes, 50 min each
    Network
    Netflix
    Country
    Thailand
    Languages
    Thai

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