

In the late 1990s, when Sonny seeks to redefine his long-term relationship with Chester, the painfully introverted cartoonist begins sleeping with sex workers and discovers an unexpected new form of intimacy.
Paying for It (2025) is a drama and comedy film directed by Sook-Yin Lee. It stars Dan Beirne, Emily Lê, and Andrea Werhun. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 votes.

Dan Beirne
Chester Brown

Emily Lê
Sonny Lee

Andrea Werhun
Denise/Yulissa

Noah Lamanna
Suzo Jones

Chris Sandiford
Cain

Ely Henry
Cecil

Rebecca Applebaum
Laura

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Paying for It stars Dan Beirne, Emily Lê, Andrea Werhun, and Noah Lamanna, and was directed by Sook-Yin Lee.
Paying for It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Paying for It was released in 2025.
Paying for It is a drama and comedy film.
Paying for It holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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