Pay It Forward

Nan
2h 2m
2000
7.355 /10 (1,882)

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2000-10-20

Top 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

Marc Donato

Adam

Kathleen Wilhoite

Bonnie

Liza Snyder

Michelle

Jeannetta Arnette

Nurse

Hannah Leder

Thorsen's Daughter

Tina Lifford

Principal

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