Pay It Forward (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2000, Pay It Forward is a drama film directed by Mimi Leder, running about 122 minutes. “When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back... Pay It Forward” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded.
Who’s in it. Pay It Forward stars Kevin Spacey as Eugene Simonet, Helen Hunt as Arlene McKinney, Haley Joel Osment as Trevor McKinney and Jay Mohr as Chris Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Pay It Forward has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $55.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pay It Forward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pay It Forward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pay It Forward (2000)?
- In US, Pay It Forward is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pay It Forward worth watching?
- Pay It Forward holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pay It Forward?
- Pay It Forward stars Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, Jay Mohr and Jim Caviezel.
- When was Pay It Forward released?
- Pay It Forward was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.