Paycheck movie poster

Paycheck

2003 · 1h 59m · Released

PG-13 Action, Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Paycheck

Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free.

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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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Trailers and promos

Paycheck - Trailer
Paycheck Trailer HQ (2003)

Top cast and crew

John Woo Director
Ben Affleck Michael Jennings
Aaron Eckhart James Rethrick
Uma Thurman Rachel Porter
Paul Giamatti Shorty
Colm Feore John Wolfe
Joe Morton Agent Dodge
Michael C. Hall Agent Klein
Peter Friedman Attorney General Brown
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Frequently asked questions about Paycheck

Where can I watch Paycheck in the United States?

Paycheck is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free 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.

Can I watch Paycheck for free?

Paycheck streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Paycheck?

Paycheck scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Paycheck?

Paycheck stars Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, Paul Giamatti, and Colm Feore. John Woo is the director.

How long is Paycheck?

Paycheck runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).

When did Paycheck come out?

Paycheck was released on December 25, 2003.

Which studio made Paycheck?

Paycheck was produced by Paramount Pictures, Davis Entertainment, and Lion Rock Productions in Canada and the United States.

What was the budget for Paycheck?

Paycheck was made on a budget of $60,000,000.

How much did Paycheck make at the box office?

Paycheck grossed $117,248,958 worldwide, against a budget of $60,000,000.

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.

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