Is Cheap Thrills scary?

MyCinema has not rated Cheap Thrills for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, crime, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Cheap Thrills in the US?

Cheap Thrills streams on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, and ARROW, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Cheap Thrills?

Cheap Thrills runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is Cheap Thrills suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Cheap Thrills in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20131h 28mComedy / Crime / Thriller

Cheap Thrills

Name: Cheap Thrills
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2013-03-08
Duration: 88 min

What doesn't kill you makes you richer.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 469 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Cheap Thrills at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under comedy, crime, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, and ARROW. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 469 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Cheap Thrills tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, and ARROW in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 469 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Cheap Thrills

Is Cheap Thrills scary?: MyCinema has not rated Cheap Thrills for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, crime, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Cheap Thrills in the US?: Cheap Thrills streams on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, and ARROW, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Cheap Thrills?: Cheap Thrills runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is Cheap Thrills suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Cheap Thrills in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.