# Where to watch Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989) in the UK

> Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1989  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 4.7/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T03:52:05.155Z)  

## Synopsis

A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive in the UK?**

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## Sources

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