Payback 1999
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56 Reviews
35%
Gummy
21%
SplatWith friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Porter
as Val Resnick
as Rosie
as Arthur Stegman
as Det. Hicks
as Mrs. Lynn Porter
as Phil
as Carter
as Pearl
as Bronson
Director:
Writer:
Brian Helgeland, Donald E. Westlake, Terry Hayes
Stars:
Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, Bill Duke, Deborah Kara Unger, John Glover, William Devane, Lucy Liu, Kris Kristofferson,
Genres:
Action,Drama,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Payback
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Porter
as Val Resnick
as Rosie
as Arthur Stegman
as Det. Hicks
as Mrs. Lynn Porter
as Phil
as Carter
as Pearl
as Bronson
as Det. Leary
as Johnny's Friend #2
as Radioman
as Michael, Bartender #1
as Fairfax Bodyguard #1
as Justin Fairfax
as Johnny Bronson
as Messenger
as Counter Girl
as Bronson's Heavy #1
as Chow's Bodyguard
as Hooker in Bar (uncredited)
as Waitress (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
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