Cash Only (2016): Ratings & Plot
Cash Only is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Malik Bader. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Malik Bader
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English - Studio
- FilmBuff
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cash Only About?
The premise of Cash Only without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Detroit, Elvis Martini faces financial ruin when a foreclosed apartment building and mounting debts jeopardize his family’s future. Discovering a stash of stolen cash offers a desperate opportunity to pay off his creditors, but it also draws the attention of a dangerous individual seeking retribution. With his daughter’s safety at stake, Elvis must urgently raise $25,000 – in cash only – within 24 hours to protect everything he holds dear.
The Director of Cash Only
Directed by Malik Bader.
- Director Malik Bader
More from Malik Bader
One more film directed by Malik Bader: Killerman.
Cash Only Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cash Only 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 53% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Cash Only Plot Summary
What happens in Cash Only from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Elvis Martini is a Detroit-based Albanian-American landlord who orchestrates an arson to pull off an insurance scam, a plan that spirals far beyond his control. When his wife unexpectedly returns home and dies in the blaze, he is left to raise their daughter alone, a heavy burden that gnaws at him as the years pass. Two years later, a judge grants him a brief extension to repay what he owes to the bank, even as a loan shark hovers in the background, pressing for payment. The mounting financial pressure nudges him toward exploiting his tenants to fill the gaps in his own finances, a decision that sets off a dangerous chain of consequences.
Full summary
The whole story of Cash Only, scene by scene
Cash Only Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cash Only.
How Well Do You Know Cash Only?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's protagonist?
Cars in Cash Only
5 cars on screen, including the 1986 Dodge Aries K and the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126.
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1986 Dodge Aries K Important role -
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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role -
1997 Ford Econoline Minor role
Cash Only Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Landlord” and “Принимаем только наличные”.
- Also known as
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- Landlord
- Принимаем только наличные
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Cash Only FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cash Only, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cash Only?
Cash Only runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Cash Only released?
Cash Only was released on May 13, 2016.
Who directed Cash Only?
Cash Only was directed by Malik Bader.
More films by Malik Bader How is Cash Only rated?
Cash Only has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic, 53% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Cash Only have a post-credit scene?
No. Cash Only has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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