Pay It Forward
“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.
Where to watch Pay It Forward in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Pay It Forward there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Pay It Forward streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward is a 2000 English-language drama film directed by Mimi Leder. The cast is led by Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Angie Dickinson. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Pay It Forward was produced by Bel Air Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Tapestry Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $56 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mimi Leder
- Writers
- Leslie Dixon
- Release date
- October 20, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $56 million
- Production
- Bel Air Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Tapestry Films
Pay It Forward cast & crew
Pay It Forward was directed by Mimi Leder and written by Leslie Dixon.
The cast features Kevin Spacey as Eugene Simonet, Helen Hunt as Arlene McKinney, Angie Dickinson as Grace, Haley Joel Osment as Trevor McKinney, Jay Mohr as Chris Chandler, and Jim Caviezel as Jerry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Steven Reuther and Jonathan Treisman.
Is Pay It Forward worth watching?
Pay It Forward holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,033 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Pay It Forward is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Pay It Forward
Kevin Spacey
Eugene Simonet
Helen Hunt
Arlene McKinney
Angie Dickinson
Grace
Haley Joel Osment
Trevor McKinney
Jay Mohr
Chris Chandler
Jim Caviezel
Jerry
Jon Bon Jovi
Ricky McKinney
David Ramsey
Sidney Parker
Gary Werntz
Mr. Thorsen
Colleen Flynn
Woman on Bridge
Marc Donato
Adam
Kathleen Wilhoite
Bonnie
Pay It Forward — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pay It Forward in United States?
Pay It Forward is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Pay It Forward in?
Pay It Forward is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Pay It Forward rated?
Pay It Forward is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,033 ratings.
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