How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980, English. Directed by Robert Scheerer.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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- Released
- 11 July 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Kaufman, Leonora Thuna
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Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living worth watching?
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How long is How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does How to Beat the High Cost of Living have a post-credits scene?
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
If you liked How to Beat the High Cost of Living, try The Million Pound Note, The Three Stooges, Thunderstruck.
Who directed How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) was directed by Robert Scheerer and stars Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Jessica Lange.