Pay Back (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Pay Back is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Tahmine Milani, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Ziba and three of her prison cohorts, recently released from a Tehran prison, settle in an out of town doctor's house posing as house sitters and embark on a get rich quick scheme. They plan to mug the lecherous men who give a ride to ladies waiting at street sides for a pickup, which was- and is, to some extent, now- how some prostitutes found work back in the time in Iran. The film portrays the characters as well as the social origins of these men, and as it progresses, explores the backgrounds of these women.
Who’s in it. Pay Back stars Mahnaz Afshar, Ladan Mostoufi, Bahareh Afshari and Elsa Firuz Azar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pay Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pay Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pay Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pay Back (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pay Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pay Back worth watching?
- Pay Back holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pay Back?
- Pay Back stars Mahnaz Afshar, Ladan Mostoufi, Bahareh Afshari, Elsa Firuz Azar and Bahareh Afshari.
- When was Pay Back released?
- Pay Back was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.