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Payback

2021Movie1 h 31 minNR

MysteryThriller
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–19%

A violent, intriguing mystery movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

He's waited 6 years to settle the score.

Mike Markovich, a young stockbroker at a Mob-controlled Wall Street firm, is betrayed and imprisoned for six years. When he is released, his deadly quest for vengeance begins.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Mob-Controlled Wall Street
  • Betrayal and Vengeance
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Crime and Corruption
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Depth
  • Class Conflict

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Mensch
Written by
Metin Aksoy, Joseph Mensch
Produced by
Adam Folk

Everyone

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

Facts

February 5, 2021 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
February 5, 2021
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Film Noir, Xanatos Speed Chess, Pillow Silencer +9

  • Film Noir
  • Xanatos Speed Chess
  • Pillow Silencer
  • Combat Sadomasochist
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Asshole Victim
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Dirty Cop
  • Batman Gambit
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Compressed Vice

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Payback

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Payback worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 5.1).

What tropes does Payback use?

Film NoirXanatos Speed ChessPillow SilencerCombat SadomasochistCombat PragmatistChildren Are InnocentAsshole VictimAdaptation Name ChangeDirty CopBatman GambitPoor Communication KillsCompressed Viceand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Film Noir, Xanatos Speed Chess, and Pillow Silencer.