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Pay It Forward

7.420002h 2mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorMimi Leder
WriterLeslie Dixon
ProducersMary McLaglen·Peter Abrams

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Cast · Directed by Mimi Leder

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

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