Payback

Get ready to root for the bad guy.

19991h 40m6.8(2,091 votes)

ActionDramaCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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 lear…

Payback (1999) is a action, drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Brian Helgeland. It stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, and Maria Bello. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 2,091 votes.

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Director

Brian Helgeland

Cast

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

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Is Payback Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of action, drama, crime, and thriller, Payback is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Payback

Where can I watch Payback?

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Who stars in Payback?

Payback stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and David Paymer, and was directed by Brian Helgeland.

How long is Payback?

Payback has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Payback come out?

Payback was released in 1999.

What genre is Payback?

Payback is a action, drama, crime, and thriller film.

Is Payback worth watching?

Payback holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.