Paying for It(2025)
Paying for It Synopsis
In the late 1990s, when Sonny seeks to redefine his long-term relationship with Chester, the painfully introverted cartoonist begins sleeping with sex workers and discovers an unexpected new form of intimacy.
Paying for It (2025) is a drama and comedy film directed by Sook-Yin Lee, released on January 31, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Dan Beirne, Emily Lê, Andrea Werhun and Noah Lamanna. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Sook-Yin Lee
- Writers:
- Sook-Yin Lee, Joanne Sarazen, Chester Brown
- Producers:
- Aeschylus Poulos, Sonya Di Rienzo, Matt Code
- Cinematographer:
- Gayle Ye
- Composer:
- Dylan Gamble
- Production:
- Wildling Pictures, Hawkeye Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Paying for It (2025) Trailer
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Paying for It Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Paying for It.
Trailer
Trailer
Sook-Yin Lee on Directing, Love, and PAYING FOR IT | TIFF
Featurette
Interview with Sook-Yin Lee, Dan Beirne and Emily Lê
Featurette
Paying for It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Beirne
as Chester Brown
Emily Lê
as Sonny Lee
Andrea Werhun
as Denise/Yulissa
Noah Lamanna
as Suzo Jones
Chris Sandiford
as Cain
Ely Henry
as Cecil
Rebecca Applebaum
as Laura
Ehren Kassam
as Miles
Ishan Davé
as Reed
Stephen Kalyn
as Carl
- Hannia Cheng
Hannia Cheng
as Anne
- Jamie Whitecrow
Jamie Whitecrow
as Angelina
Key crew
Directed by Sook-Yin Lee, written by Sook-Yin Lee, Joanne Sarazen and Chester Brown, produced by Aeschylus Poulos, Sonya Di Rienzo and Matt Code.
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Paying for It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Paying for It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paying for It online?
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Paying for It (2025) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paying for It?
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The main cast of Paying for It (2025) includes Dan Beirne, Emily Lê, Andrea Werhun, Noah Lamanna and Chris Sandiford. The film was directed by Sook-Yin Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paying for It released?
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Paying for It was released on January 31, 2025 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Paying for It worth watching?
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Paying for It (2025) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paying for It?
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Yes. The official Paying for It trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.