Payboy (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Payboy is a drama film directed by Mees Peijnenburg, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. The undocumented refugee Sabr (35) works in the Dutch illegal male prostitution. Short, gritty drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power. Following his feature debut Paradise Drifters, Mees Peijnenburg presents a short, gritty and significantly less hopeful portrait, in his by now idiosyncratic, poetic-realistic style. The 35-year-old undocumented refugee Saba is caught within illegal male prostitution. His date with a john turns out different than expected, when several men are present at the meeting address. Should he pass over the money and run the risk they will call the police? Sort drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power.
Who’s in it. Payboy stars Majd Mardo, Xiomara Virdó, Steef Cuijpers and Micha Hulshof, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Payboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Payboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Payboy (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Payboy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Payboy?
- Payboy stars Majd Mardo, Xiomara Virdó, Steef Cuijpers, Micha Hulshof and Dennis Rudge.
- When was Payboy released?
- Payboy was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.