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Paying for It

6.720251h 25mMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorSook-Yin Lee
WritersSook-Yin Lee·Joanne Sarazen
ProducersJohn Cameron Mitchell·Aeschylus Poulos

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Cast · Directed by Sook-Yin Lee

DBDan Beirne
Dan Beirne
Chester Brown
ELEmily Lê
Emily Lê
Sonny Lee
AWAndrea Werhun
Andrea Werhun
Denise/Yulissa
NLNoah Lamanna
Noah Lamanna
Suzo Jones
CSChris Sandiford
Chris Sandiford
Cain
EHEly Henry
Ely Henry
Cecil
RARebecca Applebaum
Rebecca Applebaum
Laura
EKEhren Kassam
Ehren Kassam
Miles
IDIshan Davé
Ishan Davé
Reed
SKStephen Kalyn
Stephen Kalyn
Carl
HC
Hannia Cheng
Anne
JW
Jamie Whitecrow
Angelina

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Paying for It — streaming FAQ

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Paying for It is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paying for It on Netflix?

No, Paying for It is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Film Movement Plus and Kanopy.

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Paying for It isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Paying for It for free?

Paying for It is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.