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Pay It Forward

Movie
2000
2h 2m
PG-13
English
Drama
User Score: 
7.4
Critic Score: 
40
Pay It Forward' Poster
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.
Pay It Forward Poster

Pay It Forward

PG-13
Movie
2000
2h 2m
English
Drama
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.
Rating
WATCHMODE
7.4
IMDB
Pay It Forward (2000) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
40

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Kevin Spacey
Eugene Simonet
Helen Hunt
Arlene McKinney
Haley Joel Osment
Trevor McKinney
Jay Mohr
Chris Chandler
Jon Bon Jovi
Ricky McKinney
David Ramsey
Sidney Parker
Gary Werntz
Mr. Thorsen
Colleen Flynn
Woman on Bridge
Liza Snyder
Michelle
Hannah Leder
Thorsen's Daughter
Tina Lifford
Principal
Loren D Baum
Rough Kid #1
Nico Matinata
Rough Kid #2
Zack Duhame
Rough Kid #3
Directed By: Mimi Leder
Written By: Leslie Dixon (Screenplay), Catherine Ryan Hyde (Novel)

Featured Comments/Tips

CinemanicBonkers says...
8 years ago
Always a great film, and the meaning behind it just gets better, and i'd love to see the world follow this films steps, and move forward... beautiful... sad... super!
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BenFranklin says...
12 years ago
Just to let you know - I started/practice 'paying it forward' in Germany. So if it reached you - please let me know! Or follow my lead & start TODAY. Feels good ;)
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siggi963 says...
2 months ago
This movie can be considered a bit pathetic by some people, especially the ending of it. But overall, I find it a great story worth thinking about. Do not miss it and make up you own mind. For the whole family.
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ehbfuifgh says...
one year ago
Happy birthday dear Trevor. Happy birthday to you. And many more!
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Featured User Reviews

Xadyu-deleted-1532258856
CONTAINS SPOILERS7/10  7 years ago
'Pay It Forward' is not suitable for cynics, but for people who like a somewhat exaggerated sentimental drama.

The film starts with the story [spoiler] about the journalist Chris Chandler, whose car is driven total-loss in a hostage situation. He stands for a while in the rain, until a s More
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Reno
6 years ago
**The world can't change by itself, we must bring it.**

After watching this film I just remembered the quote from 'Sullivan's Travels' which says 'film's the greatest educational medium the world has ever known'. Indeed, cinema's for entertainment as well acts as a message deliverer. This was an More
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MSestrimski
7/10  4 years ago
I was feeling a bit sick today and this film was on TV. My parents had told me about it previously, so I ended up watching it with my dad. I remember checking out the critical opinion on it, which was not too favourable. That's not to say it was inherently wrong, though. "Pay It Forward" More
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