The Real Cost (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2021, The Real Cost is a documentary film directed by Sam Menendez, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. 1.8 trillion dollars in student loan debt is what’s separating more than 40 million Americans to achieve their goals in life. This crisis is only getting bigger and more dangerous.
Who’s in it. The Real Cost stars Melanie Hanson as Self, Constantine Yannelis as Self and Elizabeth Shermer as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Real Cost has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Cost page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Cost (2021)?
- In US, The Real Cost is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Real Cost worth watching?
- The Real Cost holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Real Cost?
- The Real Cost stars Melanie Hanson, Constantine Yannelis and Elizabeth Shermer.
- When was The Real Cost released?
- The Real Cost was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.