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Cheap Thrills

Cheap Thrills

Comedy · Crime · Thriller · 2013

Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security... but at a price.

Movie details

Cheap Thrills

“What doesn't kill you makes you richer.”

2013 Comedy · Crime · Thriller 1h 28m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security... but at a price.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

E.L. Katz

Written by

David Chirchirillo · Trent Haaga

Pat Healy

Pat Healy

Craig

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

Vince

Sara Paxton

Sara Paxton

Violet

David Koechner

David Koechner

Colin

Amanda Fuller

Amanda Fuller

Audrey

Laura Covelli

Laura Covelli

Caryn

Elissa Dowling

Elissa Dowling

Tweaker

Court is in session

Put Cheap Thrills on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.