Cheap Thrills
Seen it?2013 | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by E.L. Katz
- Pat HealyCraig
- Ethan EmbryVince
- Sara PaxtonViolet
- David KoechnerColin
- Amanda FullerAudrey
- Laura CovelliCaryn
- Elissa DowlingTweaker
- Todd FarmerSecurity Guard
- Eric Neil GutierrezEnrique
- Sam KetchersideAngry Stripper