Paying for It (2026): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Paying for It is a 2026 comedy drama directed by Sook-Yin Lee, starring Dan Beirne as Chester Brown, Ishan Davé and Ely Henry. It is partly based on Paying For It: The Film Edition by Chester Brown. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $12,276 worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Sook-Yin Lee
- Studio
- Wildling Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Paying for It About?
The premise of Paying for It without spoilers, adapted from Paying For It: The Film Edition by Chester Brown.
In the film, an introverted cartoonist faces a shift when his girlfriend seeks to change the terms of their partnership. He turns to paid companionship, and through these encounters discovers an unexpected, more honest intimacy. The story is adapted from Chester Brown’s graphic novel.
Paying for It Cast & Characters
Dan Beirne leads the cast as Chester Brown, with Ishan Davé as Reed Rolon and Ely Henry as Cecil. Directed by Sook-Yin Lee; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sook-Yin Lee
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Dan Beirne as Chester Brown -
Ishan Davé as Reed Rolon - Ely Henry as Cecil
- Chris Sandiford as Cain
Also Starring in Paying for It
· 16 more- Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll Mandi's Husband
- Sera-Lys McArthur Phone Voice, Receptionist
- Emily Lê Sonny Lee
- Noah Lamanna Suzo Jones
- Ehren Kassam Miles
- Andrea Werhun Yulissa
- Stephen Kalyn Carl
- Rebecca Applebaum Laura
- Rubie Magnitude Mandi Moulin
- Kitoko Mai Amanda
- Becky Johnson Tina
- Sabrina Saudin Heidi
- Willow Astbury Mandi Moulins Daughter
- Desiree Das Gupta Woman on the Street
- Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato Callie
- Andrew Ahmed 2nd Assistant Camera
More from Sook-Yin Lee
More films directed by Sook-Yin Lee: Paying for It, Octavio Is Dead! and Year of the Carnivore.
Paying for It Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Paying for It 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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Paying for It Box Office
Paying for It grossed $12,276 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.3K
- US & Canada
- $12.3K
Paying for It Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Interview with Sook-Yin Lee, Dan Beirne and Emily Lê
- Featurette Sook-Yin Lee on Directing, Love, and PAYING FOR IT | TIFF
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Paying for It FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Paying for It, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Paying for It?
Paying for It runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Paying for It released?
Paying for It was released on January 30, 2026.
Who directed Paying for It?
Paying for It was directed by Sook-Yin Lee.
More films by Sook-Yin Lee Who is in the cast of Paying for It?
Paying for It stars Dan Beirne as Chester Brown, Ishan Davé as Reed Rolon and Ely Henry as Cecil, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Paying for It make at the box office?
Paying for It grossed $12,276 worldwide.
How is Paying for It rated?
Paying for It has 82 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Paying for It based on a book?
Yes. Paying for It is partly adapted from Paying For It: The Film Edition by Chester Brown.
Does Paying for It have a post-credit scene?
No. Paying for It has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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