This is an October 15, 1999 revised draft of the feature film Pay It Forward, written by Leslie Dixon (Mrs. Doubtfire, The Thomas Crown Affair). This script represents the final development phase of the project, approximately one year before the film’s theatrical release in October 2000.

The draft captures Dixon’s adaptation of the Catherine Ryan Hyde novel, featuring the foundational scenes for lead characters Arlene McKinney (portrayed by Helen Hunt) and Eugene Simonet (portrayed by Kevin Spacey). This revision captures the story as it was being finalized for production during a peak era for high-profile studio dramas.