Payback
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Payback
Where can I watch Payback in the United States?
Payback is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Payback on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Payback is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Peacock Premium, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome.
Can I watch Payback for free?
Payback streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Payback?
Payback scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Payback?
Payback stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, and Bill Duke. Brian Helgeland is the director.
How long is Payback?
Payback runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did Payback come out?
Payback was released on February 5, 1999.
Which studio made Payback?
Payback was produced by Icon Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Payback?
Payback was made on a budget of $90,000,000.
How much did Payback make at the box office?
Payback grossed $161,626,121 worldwide, against a budget of $90,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.