Payback: Straight Up (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2006, Payback: Straight Up is an action, drama and crime film directed by Brian Helgeland, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Porter is shot by his wife and best friend and is left to die. When he survives he plots revenge. This is Brian Helgeland's version of Payback (1999). Helgeland was replaced by Paul Abascal as director after Helgeland was fired from the original.
Who’s in it. Payback: Straight Up stars Mel Gibson as Porter (archive footage), Gregg Henry as Val Resnick (archive footage), Maria Bello as Rosie (archive footage) and David Paymer as Arthur Stegman (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Payback: Straight Up has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payback: Straight Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payback: Straight Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Payback: Straight Up (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payback: Straight Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Payback: Straight Up worth watching?
- Payback: Straight Up holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Payback: Straight Up?
- Payback: Straight Up stars Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer and Bill Duke.