Payne (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 1999, Payne is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Payne is an American television series, patterned after the British program Fawlty Towers. It starred American actor John Larroquette, who portrayed assistant district attorney Dan Fielding on the American television program Night Court. Larroquette was also an executive producer for the series. Payne was a mid-season replacement on CBS and aired in March and April 1999. The show also starred JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz and Rick Batalla. Despite fairly positive reception, and receiving the blessing of John Cleese, who agreed to take a recurring role if the show was renewed, Payne was quickly cancelled. Nine episodes were filmed; eight were aired. The show is not available on DVD.
Who’s in it. Payne stars John Larroquette as Royal Payne, JoBeth Williams as Constance Payne, Julie Benz as Breeze O'Rourke and Rick Batalla as Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Payne has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payne tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Payne (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Payne worth watching?
- Payne holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Payne?
- Payne stars John Larroquette, JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz, Rick Batalla and Ellen Albertini Dow.
- When was Payne released?
- Payne was released in 1999.