Movie

Payback

“Get ready to root for the bad guy.”

★ 6.8(2,008)19991h 40m

Payback is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Payback

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Good to know

Director: Brian Helgeland
Release date: 1999-02-05
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $161,626,121
Budget: $90,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Icon Productions

Payback — trailer

About Payback

Payback is a 1999 movie in the Action, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Brian Helgeland, starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry and Maria Bello. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 2,008 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Payback in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mel Gibson

Porter

Gregg Henry

Val Resnick

Maria Bello

Rosie

David Paymer

Arthur Stegman

Bill Duke

Det. Hicks

Deborah Kara Unger

Mrs. Lynn Porter

John Glover

Phil

William Devane

Carter

Lucy Liu

Pearl

Kris Kristofferson

Bronson

Jack Conley

Det. Leary

Mark Alfa

Johnny's Friend #2

Themes & keywords

hotelnew york cityprostituterobberybased on novel or bookheroinanti herogreedmoneyrevengeorganized crimedrugscriminalone against manydouble cross

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Payback in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Payback on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Payback on Netflix?+

Payback is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus.

How long is Payback?+

Payback has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Payback?+

Payback stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer and Bill Duke.

When did Payback come out?+

Payback is a 1999 movie directed by Brian Helgeland.

What genre is Payback?+

Payback is Action, Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Payback?+

Payback was directed by Brian Helgeland.