How long is Pay It Forward?

Pay It Forward is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Pay It Forward rated?

Pay It Forward is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Pay It Forward?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Pay It Forward (2000) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 2,149 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: October 20, 2000
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 2,149 votes
Director: Mimi Leder
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Angie Dickinson, Haley Joel Osment
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Pay It Forward?: Pay It Forward is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Pay It Forward rated?: Pay It Forward is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Pay It Forward a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Pay It Forward?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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