Pay It Forward 2000

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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.

Kevin Spacey

as Eugene Simonet

Helen Hunt

as Arlene McKinney

Angie Dickinson

as Grace

Haley Joel Osment

as Trevor McKinney

Jay Mohr

as Chris Chandler

Jim Caviezel

as Jerry

Jon Bon Jovi

as Ricky McKinney

David Ramsey

as Sidney Parker

Gary Werntz

as Mr. Thorsen

Colleen Flynn

as Woman on Bridge

Director:

Mimi Leder

Writer:

Leslie Dixon, Catherine Ryan Hyde

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2000 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

122 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Pay It Forward

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Kevin Spacey

as Eugene Simonet

Helen Hunt

as Arlene McKinney

Angie Dickinson

as Grace

Haley Joel Osment

as Trevor McKinney

Jay Mohr

as Chris Chandler

Jim Caviezel

as Jerry

Jon Bon Jovi

as Ricky McKinney

David Ramsey

as Sidney Parker

Gary Werntz

as Mr. Thorsen

Colleen Flynn

as Woman on Bridge

Marc Donato

as Adam

Kathleen Wilhoite

as Bonnie

Liza Snyder

as Michelle

Hannah Leder

as Thorsen's Daughter

Tina Lifford

as Principal

Loren D. Baum

as Rough Kid #1

Nico Matinata

as Rough Kid #2

Zack Duhame

as Rough Kid #3

Shawn Pyfrom

as Shawn

Alexandra Kotcheff

as Alexandra

Bradley White

as Jordan

Christi Colombo

as Christi

Phillip Stewart

as Phillip

Justin Parsons

as Justin

Molly Bernard

as Molly

Tameila N. Turner

as Tameila

Julian Correa

as Julian

Carrie Sullivan

as School Girl

Patricia Deanda

as Change Girl

Ryan Berti

as Hallway Kid #1

Gabriela Rivas

as Hallway Kid #2

Carrick O'Quinn

as Man In Window

Stephanie Feury

as Woman In Window

Bernard White

as Cop

Tom Bailey

as Liquid Man #1

Tim DeZarn

as Liquid Man #2

Jonathan Nichols-Navarro

as Liquid Man #3

Ron Keck

as Lowlife #1

John Powers

as Lowlife #2

Bob McCracken

as Creepy Middle-Aged Man

Frank Whiteman

as Doctor

Eugene Osment

as Cop Who Gives Directions

Kendall Tenney

as Male Newscaster

Sue Tripathy

as Female Newscaster

Rusty Meyers

as News Stand Guy

Leslie Dilley

as The Governor

Billie Perkins

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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