Watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) Online

Oregon, 1980: Jane, Elaine and Louise are all feeling the effects of inflation and cannot afford the high cost of living. Jane cannot afford a babysitter or get married and if she wants privacy with her boyfriend, she has to sleep in the car. Even worse, her war veteran father comes to live with her to turn her life upside down. Louise lives a happy life with her veterinarian husband, Albert. She runs an antique shop on the side, but since it doesn't take in any profit, the IRS considers it a hobby. She needs to come up with the money to keep it going, or she will be trouble with the IRS. Elaine's husband has left her for another woman and without any money. She is in a constant struggle with banks, power companies, and gas stations. She needs money to get by and also catches the eye of police officer Jack. The local mall is having a contest that features a giant money ball that states it will help fight the inflation. Read More

Watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living online. Featuring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin, How to Beat the High Cost of Living is classified as Comedy genre movie with an average rating across the web of 6. It is available for streaming online in the UK on 2 services such as Apple iTunes and Amazon Video. The movie was filmed in United States of America and was released on 1980. How to Beat the High Cost of Living was directed by Robert Scheerer,Ana Maria Quintana. Read Less