Payback: Straight Up (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Payback: Straight Up is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 90 minutes. “He's back with a vengeance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.
Who’s in it. Payback: Straight Up stars Mel Gibson as Porter, Gregg Henry as Val Resnick, Maria Bello as Rosie and David Paymer as Arthur Stegman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Payback: Straight Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $161.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payback: Straight Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payback: Straight Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Payback: Straight Up (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payback: Straight Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Payback: Straight Up worth watching?
- Payback: Straight Up holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Payback: Straight Up?
- Payback: Straight Up stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer and Bill Duke.
- When was Payback: Straight Up released?
- Payback: Straight Up was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.