Cheap (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Cheap is a thriller film directed by Brad Jones, running about 117 minutes. “Kidnap. Rape. Torture. Murder. Cut. Print.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An explicit thriller detailing the feasibility of producing and distributing snuff films, which are still only considered to be an urban legend. Driven mad by his failure to sell a profitable film to the porn industry, a director decides to create authentic snuff films with the assistance of two teenage runaways and a perverted cameraman. When the films bring in a profit through an amateur internet production company, they begin to see the film industry for what it really is: a world of backstabbing and double crosses. The group of twisted filmmakers then extract their own form of graphic revenge on the very people who made them successful.
Who’s in it. Cheap stars David Gobble as Max Force, Brad Jones as Jack Stone, Jessica Stone as Anita and Carrie Jo Stucki as Patty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Cheap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheap (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cheap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cheap worth watching?
- Cheap holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheap?
- Cheap stars David Gobble, Brad Jones, Jessica Stone, Carrie Jo Stucki and Nick Foster.
- When was Cheap released?
- Cheap was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.