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Pay It Forward (2000)
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 53,602 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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| Angie Dickinson | ... |
Grace
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| David Ramsey | ... | ||
| Gary Werntz | ... | ||
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Colleen Flynn | ... |
Woman on Bridge
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| Marc Donato | ... |
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>
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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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Arley: My mom took us pretty close.
Jerry: Well, you can't know. Not until you look at a dumpster. But when you climb into that thing for the first time and you pull those newspapers over you, that's when you know you've messed your life up. Somebody comes along like your son, and gives me a leg up, I'll take it. Even from a kid, I'll take it.
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The license plate 2GAT123 which appears in this film also features in Traffic, Beverly Hills Cop II, Mulholland Dr., Crazy/Beautiful, L.A. Story, Two and a Half Men, S.W.A.T., and Go. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: Just before Eugene reveals his childhood story to Arlene, Eugene steps out of his car. The camera man and the light from his camera is reflected in the window and door of the car. See more »Quotes
Jerry: You ever been on the street?Arley: My mom took us pretty close.
Jerry: Well, you can't know. Not until you look at a dumpster. But when you climb into that thing for the first time and you pull those newspapers over you, that's when you know you've messed your life up. Somebody comes along like your son, and gives me a leg up, I'll take it. Even from a kid, I'll take it.
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