Payback (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Payback is an action film directed by Addison Randall, running about 90 minutes. “In Time Of Peace... Prepare For War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A right-wing revolutionary group called Strikeforce goes on a kidnapping and murdering spree in order to obtain a lethal top secret weapon. A Vietnam Vet called Jason Shepherd is called in to track the group down.
Who’s in it. Payback stars Roger Dodd as Jason Shephard, James R. Sweeney as Senator Nathan, Denise Dougherty as Evelyn Reed and Jean Carol as Donna Nathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Payback has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payback page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payback 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 (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Payback worth watching?
- Payback holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Payback?
- Payback stars Roger Dodd, James R. Sweeney, Denise Dougherty, Jean Carol and Charla Driver.
- When was Payback released?
- Payback was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.