Cheats
“Where there's a will there's an "A"”
Synopsis
While other kids buy into countless hours of studying just so they can get a mark in some teacher's report book, Handsome Davis sees it as nothing more than a system of control over your mind. That's why Handsome and his three best friends Sammy, Victor and the cribsheet genius Applebee have banded together and found ways to cheat on their tests all through their school years.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CheatsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-15
Top Cast
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Trevor Fehrman
Handsome
Elden Henson
Sammy
Matthew Lawrence
Victor
Martin Starr
Applebee
Griffin Dunne
Mr. Davis
Maggie Lawson
Julie
Mary Tyler Moore
Mrs. Stark
Dixon Cohee
Greedy
Casey Dubois
Handsome - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten
Brandy Kopp
Hot Girl #1
David Krumholtz
Evan Rosengarden
Jewel Staite
Teddy Blue
Babs Chula
Mrs. Rosengarden
Kathryn Anderson
2nd Grade Teacher
Leonie Haworth
Julie - 2nd Grade
P.J. Johal
Semi-Foreigner
Brett Kelly
Sammy - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten
Eliza Norbury
Noga
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Gurland
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Gurland
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Cheats
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- FilmEngine, New Line Cinema, BenderSpink
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Gurland
Andrew Gurland
Mark Mothersbaugh
Fred Murphy
Troy Takaki
J.C. Spink, Chris Bender, A.J. Dix, Richard Brener
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Gurland
Writer
Andrew Gurland
Director
J.C. Spink
Producer
Troy Takaki
Editor
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Chris Bender
Producer
Caroline Cranstoun
Costume Design
A.J. Dix
Producer
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheats
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What is Cheats about?
While other kids buy into countless hours of studying just so they can get a mark in some teacher's report book, Handsome Davis sees it as nothing more than a system of control over your mind. That's why Handsome and his three best friends Sammy, Victor and the cribsheet genius Applebee have banded together and found ways to cheat on their tests all through their school years.
Who directed Cheats?
Cheats was directed by Andrew Gurland.
Who stars in Cheats?
The principal cast of Cheats includes Trevor Fehrman, Elden Henson, Matthew Lawrence, Martin Starr, Griffin Dunne.
When was Cheats released and how long is it?
Cheats was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheats was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheats?
Cheats holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).