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Pay It Forward

PG-1320002h 2mMimi Leder
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 39% · Metacritic 40

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"When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back..."

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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What is Pay It Forward (2000) 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.

Who stars in Pay It Forward?

Pay It Forward stars Kevin Spacey (Eugene Simonet), Helen Hunt (Arlene McKinney), Angie Dickinson (Grace), Haley Joel Osment (Trevor McKinney), Jay Mohr (Chris Chandler). The film was directed by Mimi Leder.

How long is Pay It Forward?

Pay It Forward has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated PG-13.

Is Pay It Forward worth watching?

Pay It Forward holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 39. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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