Paycheck
"The future depends on a past he was paid to forget."
Originally released in 2003. Paycheck is a action/adventure film. directed by John Woo.
Starring Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, and Aaron Eckhart
Synopsis
Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1,953 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$117.2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Ben Affleck
as Michael Jennings
Uma Thurman
as Rachel Porter
Aaron Eckhart
as James Rethrick
Paul Giamatti
as Shorty
Colm Feore
as John Wolfe
Joe Morton
as Agent Dodge
Michael C. Hall
as Agent Klein
Kathryn Morris
as Rita Dunne
Claudette Mink
as Sara Rethrick
Peter Friedman
as Attorney General Brown
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $117,248,958
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Davis Entertainment
- Lion Rock Productions
- Solomon/Hackett Productions
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paycheck about?
Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breach...
Who directed Paycheck?
Paycheck was directed by John Woo.
How long is Paycheck?
Paycheck has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Paycheck released?
Paycheck was released on December 25, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paycheck?
The main cast of Paycheck includes Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore.
Is Paycheck worth watching?
Paycheck has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,953 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.