Content overview: “Ben Affleck's Sci-Fi Flop 'Paycheck' Tops Streaming Charts 20 Years Later”. Ben Affleck's 2003 sci-fi thriller 'Paycheck,' which was a critical and commercial disappointment upon release, is experiencing a surprising resurgence on streaming platforms. The film, directed by John Woo and based on a Philip K. Dick short story, stars Affleck as a reverse engineer who has his me
Dick short story, stars Affleck as a reverse engineer who has his memory erased after completing a secret project, only to find himself framed for a crime he didn't commit. Despite a star-studded cast including Uma Thurman and Aaron Eckhart, 'Paycheck' earned just $53.8 million domestically against a $60 million budget and holds a 27% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, two decades later, the movie has climbed into the top 10 on Paramount+, according to recent streaming data. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.