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Pay It Forward (2000)

PG-13 · 2000-10-20 · 2h 2m · EN
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When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back... Pay It Forward

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.

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Mimi LederDirector
Budget
$40M
Box office
$55.7M

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Kevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyEugene SimonetHelen HuntHelen HuntArlene McKinneyHaley Joel OsmentHaley Joel OsmentTrevor McKinneyJay MohrJay MohrChris ChandlerJim CaviezelJim CaviezelJerryJon Bon JoviJon Bon JoviRicky McKinneyAngie DickinsonAngie DickinsonGraceDavid RamseyDavid RamseySidney ParkerGary WerntzGary WerntzMr. ThorsenColleen FlynnColleen FlynnWoman on BridgeMarc DonatoMarc DonatoAdamKathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteBonnie

Keywords

Woman directorCandlelight vigilDisfigurementExotic dancerSchoolteacherChild's point of viewGood deedExtra credit assignmentJunior high schoolBurn injury

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Candlelight Vigil · DisfigurementDialogue densityDramaDirector preference145452Actor preference45869 · 45060 · 57087Country preferenceUs

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What is Pay It Forward 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.

How long is Pay It Forward?

Pay It Forward has a runtime of 122 minutes.

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