Cheap Thrills
“What doesn't kill you makes you richer.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Arrow TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Pat Healy
Craig
Ethan Embry
Vince
Sara Paxton
Violet
David Koechner
Colin
Amanda Fuller
Audrey
Laura Covelli
Caryn
Elissa Dowling
Tweaker
Todd Farmer
Security Guard
Eric Neil Gutierrez
Enrique
Sam Ketcherside
Angry Stripper
Shelby Lauren
Club Goer
Danny Minnick
Strip Club Goer
Ruben Pla
Doug
Claudia Salinas
Stripper
Will Leon
Bartender
Val Emanuel
Stripper
Sandra Valladares
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.L. Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Chirchirillo, Trent Haaga, Roald Dahl
- Original Score
- Mads Heldtberg
- Original Title
- Cheap Thrills
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Snowfort Pictures, New Artists Alliance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.L. Katz
David Chirchirillo, Trent Haaga, Roald Dahl
Mads Heldtberg
Sebastian Winterø, Andrew Wheeler
Brody Gusar
Gabriel Cowan, Travis Stevens, John Suits, Curtis Raines, Jonathan Schurgin
Department Leadership Roster
E.L. Katz
Director
David Chirchirillo
Writer
Trent Haaga
Writer
Gabriel Cowan
Producer
Travis Stevens
Producer
John Suits
Producer
Mads Heldtberg
Original Music Composer
Sebastian Winterø
Director of Photography
Brody Gusar
Editor
Melisa Jusufi
Production Design
Andrew Wheeler
Director of Photography
Kelsey Stengle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cheap Thrills.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Cheap Thrills.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Mind Games
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
BD Release: 2011-2015
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 2011-2015
Comedy
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
Movies
Similar Titles to Cheap Thrills
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
6.2
5.9
5.7
5.1
5.7
5.4
2.0
6.2
5.3
6.9
10.0
4.1
6.0
4.8
6.9
4.5
7.8
5.2
More Like Cheap Thrills
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheap Thrills
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheap Thrills about?
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.
Who directed Cheap Thrills?
Cheap Thrills was directed by E.L. Katz.
Who stars in Cheap Thrills?
The principal cast of Cheap Thrills includes Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, Sara Paxton, David Koechner, Amanda Fuller.
When was Cheap Thrills released and how long is it?
Cheap Thrills was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheap Thrills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheap Thrills was composed by Mads Heldtberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheap Thrills?
Cheap Thrills holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).