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Pay It Forward(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-10-20
74%
1929 Votes
Time: 2h 2m
When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back...
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $40,000,000.00
Revenue: $55,707,411.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Tapestry Films
Movie: Pay It Forward
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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