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The High Cost of Living (2011): Ratings

The High Cost of Living (2011) movie poster

The High Cost of Living is a 2011 drama directed by Deborah Chow. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2010. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
award won
1
Metascore
49
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The High Cost of Living (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Deborah Chow
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The High Cost of Living About?

The premise of The High Cost of Living without spoilers.

Fate brings together Henry, a drug dealer, and Natalie, a pregnant woman facing a personal tragedy. An unexpected bond forms between them as they grapple with difficult circumstances and escalating chaos. As Natalie's life unravels, Henry offers support, but his own troubled history threatens to resurface, forcing both to confront the painful realities of their choices and the true cost of survival.

The High Cost of Living Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • hit and run
  • pregnant woman
  • stillborn baby
  • protective male
  • drug dealer
  • triple f rated
  • f rated
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Crew

The Director of The High Cost of Living

Directed by Deborah Chow.

From the director

More from Deborah Chow

More films directed by Deborah Chow: Flowers in the Attic and Daypass.

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Ratings

The High Cost of Living Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The High Cost of Living 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Awards

The High Cost of Living Awards & Nominations

The High Cost of Living won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2010.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Details

The High Cost of Living Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Yaşamın Büyük Bedeli” and “Le prix à payer”.

Also known as
  • Yaşamın Büyük Bedeli
  • Le prix à payer
  • O Preço da Vida
  • 生活的昂贵成本
  • Высокая цена жизни

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The High Cost of Living FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The High Cost of Living, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The High Cost of Living?

The High Cost of Living runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The High Cost of Living released?

The High Cost of Living was released on September 9, 2011.

Who directed The High Cost of Living?

The High Cost of Living was directed by Deborah Chow.

More films by Deborah Chow

How is The High Cost of Living rated?

The High Cost of Living has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

What awards did The High Cost of Living win?

The High Cost of Living won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian First Feature Film at the TIFF 2010.

Does The High Cost of Living have a post-credit scene?

No. The High Cost of Living has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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