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Pay It Forward

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2000 | 122 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 240784 times its budget and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10), though it had just 39% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fabelmans, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $9631 billion worldwide on a $40 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 337K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mimi Leder

  • 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