How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

A hilarious new comedy for everyone who ever wanted to give the oil companies gas pains, turn off the power companies lights and make the banks stand in line for a change.

PG 1980 · 105 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy

In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.

Directed by Robert Scheerer · Written by Leonora Thuna

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