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2000 · 122 min · PG-13

Pay It Forward

Directed by Mimi Leder · Drama

Pay It Forward (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Mimi Leder set in Las Vegas during the 2000s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of redemption play out through non linear / fractured timeline and interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Thomas Newman
Cinematography
Oliver Stapleton
Cast
Kevin SpaceyHelen HuntAngie DickinsonHaley Joel OsmentJay MohrJim CaviezelJon Bon JoviDavid Ramsey

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Las Vegas
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
Redemption
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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