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Pay It Forward (2000)
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 53,681 users
Metascore:
40/100
Reviews: 640 user | 155 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A young boy attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance. Director:Mimi Leder |
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Cast
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| Kevin Spacey | ... | ||
| Helen Hunt | ... | ||
| Haley Joel Osment | ... | ||
| Jay Mohr | ... | ||
| Jim Caviezel | ... | ||
| Jon Bon Jovi | ... |
Ricky McKinney
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Grace
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| Gary Werntz | ... | ||
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Colleen Flynn | ... |
Woman on Bridge
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Adam
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Bonnie
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| Liza Snyder | ... |
Michelle
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| Jeannetta Arnette | ... |
Nurse
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Hannah Werntz | ... |
Thorsen's Daughter
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Storyline
Young Trevor McKinney, troubled by his mother's alcoholism and fears of his abusive but absent father, is caught up by an intriguing assignment from his new social studies teacher, Mr. Simonet. The assignment: think of something to change the world and put it into action. Trevor conjures the notion of paying a favor not back, but forward--repaying good deeds not with payback, but with new good deeds done to three new people. Trevor's efforts to make good on his idea bring a revolution not only in the lives of himself, his mother and his physically and emotionally scarred teacher, but in those of an ever-widening circle of people completely unknown to him. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
#1 It has to be something that really helps people. #2 Something they can't do by themselves. #3 I do it for them, they do it for three other people. These are the rules when you pay it forward on October 20th. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements including substance abuse/recovery, some sexual situations, language and brief violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Das Glücksprinzip See more »Filming Locations:
Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,631,359 (USA) (22 October 2000) (2130 Screens)Gross:
$33,508,922 (USA) (4 February 2001)Company Credits
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Jerry: Come on, tell me! Why are you not worth it?
Woman on Bridge: [sobbing] Trust me, you wouldn't understand.
Jerry: Are you kidding me? You think I live at the Ritz?
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By Nathaniel Hall and Michael Small
Performed by Jungle Brothers See more »
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Trivia
Eugene Osment, who plays the mustachioed cop giving directions, is Haley Joel Osment's father and acting coach. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When the homeless guy is speaking to Arlene in the garage you can see that his teeth are good. During the shot when a woman wants to jump from the bridge, this guy goes to her and starts smiling, it's totally seen that his teeth are bad and dirty. See more »Quotes
Woman on Bridge: [sobbing] Oh, God. For God's sake...Jerry: Come on, tell me! Why are you not worth it?
Woman on Bridge: [sobbing] Trust me, you wouldn't understand.
Jerry: Are you kidding me? You think I live at the Ritz?
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Connections
Referenced in "Will & Grace: Fagmalion Part 1: Gay It Forward (#5.13)" (2003) See more »Soundtracks
"Because I Got It Like That"By Nathaniel Hall and Michael Small
Performed by Jungle Brothers See more »
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