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.

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Pay It Forward (2000)

When someone does you a big favor, don't pay it back...

★ 7.4/10 October 20, 2000 122 min

Drama

Director: Mimi Leder  ·  Writer: Leslie Dixon

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.

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Director

Mimi Leder Mimi Leder

Cast

Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey Eugene Simonet Helen Hunt Helen Hunt Arlene McKinney Angie Dickinson Angie Dickinson Grace Haley Joel Osment Haley Joel Osment Trevor McKinney Jay Mohr Jay Mohr Chris Chandler Jim Caviezel Jim Caviezel Jerry Jon Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi Ricky McKinney David Ramsey David Ramsey Sidney Parker Gary Werntz Gary Werntz Mr. Thorsen Colleen Flynn Colleen Flynn Woman on Bridge Marc Donato Marc Donato Adam Kathleen Wilhoite Kathleen Wilhoite Bonnie

User Reviews (1)

Reno
Reno June 8, 2015
★ 8/10

**The world can't change by itself, we must bring it.** After watching this film I just remembered the quote from 'Sullivan's Travels' which says 'film's the greatest educational medium the world has ever known'. Indeed, cinema's for entertainment as well acts as a message deliverer. This was an inspirational movie, and everybody must see it. I know I'm a bit late to see it, better late than never, right? I'm really glad for having it at the right time because 15 years ago I did not have this blog to write about it. OK, the name of the movie represents the theme of the story. No matter its a developed or developing country, society needs something like the idea this movie talks about. Carrying a good social message, the movie slightly lags behind the too much on the emotions, especially the end part. There won't be a problem if you like melodrama. Other than that, I feel the conclu…