A boy creates a scheme which involves helping three people who must each help three people and so on. His plan actually works, though not in the way he anticipated, and not until his own world is forever changed for better and worse.

Based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Special features: HBO first look: The making of Pay it forward; commentary by director Mimi Leder; cast/director film highlights; theatrical trailer.