Cheats (2002): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Cheats is a 2002 comedy directed by Andrew Gurland, starring Casey Dubois as Handsome - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten, Trevor Fehrman and Martin Starr. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Andrew Gurland
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- FilmEngine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cheats About?
The premise of Cheats without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Handsome Davis views grades as a mind‑control tool and refuses the endless studying his peers endure. With friends Sammy, Victor and cheat‑sheet whiz Applebee, he concocts clever schemes to outwit teachers, cheating on every test throughout their school years and turning each exam into a rebellious adventure against the system.
Where to Watch Cheats
Stream it on YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cheats Cast & Characters
Casey Dubois leads the cast as Handsome - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten, with Trevor Fehrman as Handsome and Martin Starr as Applebee. Directed by Andrew Gurland; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Gurland
- Casey Dubois as Handsome - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten
- Trevor Fehrman as Handsome
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Martin Starr as Applebee - Brett Kelly as Sammy - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten
Also Starring in Cheats
· 32 more- Matthew Lawrence Victor
- Elden Henson Sammy
- David Krumholtz Evan Rosengarden
- Mary Tyler Moore Mrs. Stark
- Jewel Staite Teddy Blue
- Morris Panych Mr. Harkin
- Maggie Lawson Julie
- Leonie Haworth Julie - 2nd Grade
- Babs Chula Mrs. Rosengarden
- Barbara Tyson Mrs. Herman
- Griffin Dunne Mr. Davis
- Jay Brazeau Dr. Fox
- Andrew Johnston Dr. Newman
- Ingrid Torrance Marla
- Will Sanderson Rexler
- Chang Tseng Marty
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- Douglas Newell Proctor
- Lachlan Murdoch Horny
- Marcus Hondro Homeless Guy
- Shayn Solberg Lebo
- Bill Switzer Garret
- Miriam Smith Nurse
- Brandy Kopp Hot Girl #1
- Tania Saulnier Hot Girl #2
- Eliza Norbury Noga
- Kathryn Anderson 2nd Grade Teacher
- Bethoe Shirkoff Grandmother
- P.J. Johal Semi-Foreigner
- Jared Van Snellenberg Shapiro
- Rachel Victoria Tough Girl
- Dixon Cohee Greedy
- Lisa Jayne Stewart Kindergarten Teacher
Cheats Plot Summary
What happens in Cheats from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From kindergarten onward, Handsome Trevor Fehrman and Sammy Green Elden Henson lead a high-spirited but risky habit: they cheat on tests by pilfering keys, crib sheets, and quick hacks around rules. Their scheme starts off small but quickly grows into something bigger: a classroom-wide operation that preys on the trust of teachers and classmates alike. As the years pass, the duo finds a willing helper in Evan Rosengarten David Krumholtz, who does their homework for them in exchange for favors. The arrangement takes a troubling turn when Evan’s family becomes aware of the dynamic, and a family confrontation casts a shadow over their clever, if dangerous, hustle.
Full summary
The whole story of Cheats, scene by scene
Cheats Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cheats.
How Well Do You Know Cheats?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the charismatic leader known as Handsome?
Cars in Cheats
8 cars on screen, including the 1977 Blue Bird All American and the 1983 Volvo 240.
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1977 Blue Bird All American Important role -
1983 Volvo 240 Important role -
1984 GMC B-Series Minor role -
1992 Honda Civic Minor role
Cheats Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Chea+ers” and “Cheaters”.
- Also known as
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- Chea+ers
- Cheaters
- Opération antisèche
- Quem Não Cola Não Sai da Escola
- Die Highschool Trickser
- Una banda de tramposos
- Mesterlövészek
- הרמאים
- Обманщики
- Мошениците
- 캠퍼스 컨닝왕
- Spolek machrů
Seen Cheats?
Cheats FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Cheats, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cheats?
Cheats runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Cheats released?
Cheats was released on October 31, 2002.
Who directed Cheats?
Cheats was directed by Andrew Gurland.
More films by Andrew Gurland Who is in the cast of Cheats?
Cheats stars Casey Dubois as Handsome - 2nd Grade & Kindergarten, Trevor Fehrman as Handsome and Martin Starr as Applebee, among 36 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cheats?
In the US, Cheats is streaming on YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Cheats have a post-credit scene?
No. Cheats has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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