Paycheck (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Paycheck is an action, thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by John Woo, running about 119 minutes. “Remember the future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.
Who’s in it. Paycheck stars Ben Affleck as Michael Jennings, Uma Thurman as Rachel Porter, Aaron Eckhart as James Rethrick and Paul Giamatti as Shorty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paycheck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $95.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Paycheck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paycheck 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 Paycheck (2003)?
- In US, Paycheck is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Paycheck worth watching?
- Paycheck holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paycheck?
- Paycheck stars Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Paul Giamatti and Colm Feore.
- When was Paycheck released?
- Paycheck was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.