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Backpay
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mike Gallant. With Mike Gallant, Dwain Murphy, Seled Calderon.
10.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Backpay follows Steve, a desperate father fighting to save his marriage, who teams up with Murphy, a cop scarred by life as an informant. Their “simple” extortion plot—kidnap a corrupt politician and crack a safe—quickly spirals into danger.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBackpay follows Steve, a desperate father fighting to save his marriage, who teams up with Murphy, a cop scarred by life as an informant. Their “simple” extortion plot…
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MoviHero lists October 2, 2026 as the release date for Backpay. Mike Gallant is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mike Gallant as Steve Walker, Dwain Murphy as Murphy Davidson, Seled Calderon as Dawn Walker, Golden Madison as Ximena Ruiz. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 2, 2026
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorMike Gallant
CastMike Gallant as Steve Walker, Dwain Murphy as Murphy Davidson, Seled Calderon as Dawn Walker, Golden Madison as Ximena Ruiz
TrailerAvailable on this page
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How much time should I set aside?
Backpay runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 10.0/10 from 2 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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“Very strong performances and great editing. I give a lot of credit to this cast who seemed to give it their all. You can tell…”
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otherMurphy DavidsonMurphy Davidson appears in Backpay (2026).Open character guide otherDawn WalkerDawn Walker appears in Backpay (2026).Open character guide otherXimena RuizXimena Ruiz appears in Backpay (2026).Open character guide otherSteve WalkerSteve Walker appears in Backpay (2026).Open character guide
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