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Payback

2021·Movie
1h 31min·NR
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–19%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Revenge ThrillerMob-Controlled Wall StreetBetrayal and VengeanceFast-Paced ActionCrime and CorruptionCharacter-DrivenPsychological DepthClass Conflict

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Payback legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Payback is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Payback worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Payback rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Payback?

1 h 31 min

Payback runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Payback in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Payback?

42AEARATAUBEBHBOBRCACHCLCOCRDE+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Payback in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Payback, including Film Noir, Xanatos Speed Chess, Pillow Silencer.