The $cheme (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, The $cheme is a comedy film directed by Marcus Gautesen, running about 91 minutes. “Ain't nothing funny 'bout having no money.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through a stolen letter, three friends "discover" that the daughter of a famous local politician is desperate to have her first sexual escapade. The guys get a tabloid newspaper to pay them to get exclusive pictures of the Catholic schoolgirl caught in "the act." As the tabloid deadline approaches, the guys must find a way to either "consummate" the story, or face the wrath of a ferocious publisher.
Who’s in it. The $cheme stars Jimmy Fallon as Ray, Kamala Lopez as Laura, Brian Hooks as August and Timothy Bottoms as Rotunno, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The $cheme page.
If you liked it. Fans of The $cheme tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The $cheme (2003)?
- In US, The $cheme is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The $cheme?
- The $cheme stars Jimmy Fallon, Kamala Lopez, Brian Hooks, Timothy Bottoms and Nathan Anderson.
- When was The $cheme released?
- The $cheme was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.