Where to watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) in the UK
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 18 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A hilarious new comedy for everyone who ever wanted to give the oil companies gas pains, turn off the power companies lights and make the banks stand in line for a change.
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living Official Trailer #1 - Eddie Albert Movie (1980) HD
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Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Amazon Prime Video
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Disney+
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in How to Beat the High Cost of Living.
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Susan Saint JamesJane -
Jane CurtinElaine -
Jessica LangeLouise -
Richard BenjaminAlbert -
Eddie AlbertMax -
Cathryn DamonNatalie -
Dabney ColemanJack Heintzel -
Fred WillardRobert
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Where can I watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living in the UK?
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
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Can I buy a digital copy of How to Beat the High Cost of Living?
Yes. How to Beat the High Cost of Living can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on Netflix in the UK?
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on Disney+ in the UK?
No — How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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