Pay It Forward

Directed by Mimi Leder
PG-13
2000    2h 2mDrama, Comedy
7.239%77%
With the help of his mother and teacher, a young male decides to create a new system that would allow everyone to help each other in some way. Along the way, he learns that not everyone wants any help and prefer to be all by themselves in life and always.

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Cast of Pay It Forward

  • Kevin SpaceyEugene Simonet
  • Helen HuntArlene McKinney
  • Angie DickinsonGrace
  • Haley Joel OsmentTrevor McKinney
  • Jay MohrChris Chandler
  • Jim CaviezelJerry
  • Jon Bon JoviRicky McKinney
  • David RamseySidney Parker
  • Gary WerntzMr. Thorsen
  • Colleen FlynnWoman on Bridge
  • Marc DonatoAdam
  • Kathleen WilhoiteBonnie
  • Liza SnyderMichelle
  • Jeannetta ArnetteNurse
  • Hannah LederThorsen's Daughter
  • Tina LiffordPrincipal
  • Loren D. BaumRough Kid #1
  • Nico MatinataRough Kid #2
  • Zack DuhameRough Kid #3
  • Shawn PyfromShawn
  • Alexandra KotcheffAlexandra
  • Bradley WhiteJordan
  • Christi ColomboChristi
  • Phillip StewartPhillip
  • Justin ParsonsJustin
  • Myeshia Dejore WalkerMyeshia
  • Brenae Suzanne DaveyBrenae
  • Molly BernardMolly
  • Andrew Patrick FloodAndy
  • Tameila N. TurnerTameila
  • Julian CorreaJulian
  • Carrie SullivanSchool Girl
  • Patricia DeandaChange Girl
  • Ryan BertiHallway Kid #1
  • Gabriela RivasHallway Kid #2
  • Carrick O'QuinnMan In Window
  • Stephanie FeuryWoman In Window
  • Bernard WhiteCop
  • Tom BaileyLiquid Man #1
  • Tim DeZarnLiquid Man #2
  • Jonathan Nichols-NavarroLiquid Man #3
  • Ron KeckLowlife #1
  • John PowersLowlife #2
  • Bob McCrackenCreepy Middle-Aged Man
  • Frank WhitemanDoctor
  • Eugene OsmentCop Who Gives Directions
  • Kendall TenneyMale Newscaster
  • Sue TripathyFemale Newscaster
  • Rusty MeyersNews Stand Guy
  • Leslie DilleyThe Governor
  • Billie PerkinsRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Mimi LederDirector
  • Leslie DixonWriter
  • Catherine Ryan HydeWriter
  • Steven ReutherProducer
  • Peter AbramsProducer
  • Robert L. LevyProducer

Pay It Forward Ratings & Reviews

  • assassin007July 11, 2025
    I can't believe I missed this one for 25 years. I think this film has more grip now than it did 25 years ago. Great story line, well acted. Really enjoyed this one
  • Alexandr SolntsevDecember 2, 2024
    Great film, nice plot on the eternal theme of what it takes to be human and meaning of life.

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