

Payback
“Get ready to root for the bad guy.”
With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.
Where to watch Payback in United States
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Where is Payback streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, Claro tv+, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | FOD |
About Payback
Payback is a 1999 English-language action, drama and crime film directed by Brian Helgeland. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV.
Payback was produced by Icon Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $162 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Writers
- Brian Helgeland, Terry Hayes
- Release date
- February 5, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $162 million
- Production
- Icon Productions
Payback cast & crew
Payback was directed by Brian Helgeland and written by Brian Helgeland and Terry Hayes.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Porter, Gregg Henry as Val Resnick, Maria Bello as Rosie, David Paymer as Arthur Stegman, Bill Duke as Det. Hicks, and Deborah Kara Unger as Mrs. Lynn Porter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chris Boardman, cinematography is by Ericson Core, and it was produced by Bruce Davey and Stephen McEveety.
Is Payback worth watching?
Payback holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,013 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and crime, Payback is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Payback
In United States, you can stream Payback on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Payback

Mel Gibson
Porter

Gregg Henry
Val Resnick

Maria Bello
Rosie

David Paymer
Arthur Stegman

Bill Duke
Det. Hicks

Deborah Kara Unger
Mrs. Lynn Porter

John Glover
Phil

William Devane
Carter

Lucy Liu
Pearl

Kris Kristofferson
Bronson

Jack Conley
Det. Leary
Mark Alfa
Johnny's Friend #2
Payback — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Payback in United States?
Payback is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Payback on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Payback is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Payback in?
Payback is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Payback?
Payback runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Payback rated?
Payback is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,013 ratings.











