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Payback

1991Movie1 h 34 min

Crime
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

Summary

An escaped con goes after a drug-dealing killer.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Russell Solberg
Written by
Corey Michael Eubanks
Produced by
Bob Eubanks
Music by
Daryl Dragon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 18, 1991 · 1 h 34 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
July 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Combat Pragmatist, Author Appeal, Blood from the Mouth +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Payback?"

Questions about Payback

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Payback?

Troma NOWTubi TV

In the United States, Payback streams on Troma NOW, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Payback worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.1).

Can I half-watch Payback?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Payback use?

Combat PragmatistAuthor AppealBlood from the MouthThe Mob Boss Is ScarierBig BadComically Small DemandHumble GoalA Simple PlanInsistent TerminologyWhat Happened to the Mouse?Adaptational HeroismMob-Boss Suit Fittingand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Combat Pragmatist, Author Appeal, and Blood from the Mouth.