Payback
"Get ready to root for the bad guy."
Originally released in 1999. Payback is a action/drama film. directed by Brian Helgeland.
Starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, and Maria Bello
Synopsis
With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,936 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Box Office
$161.6M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
- Revenue
- $161,626,121
Production Companies
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payback about?
With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five month...
Who directed Payback?
Payback was directed by Brian Helgeland.
How long is Payback?
Payback has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Payback released?
Payback was released on February 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Payback?
The main cast of Payback includes Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, Bill Duke.
Is Payback worth watching?
Payback has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,936 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.