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FamilyYear2021Duration1h 31mIMDb4.3

Project Pay Day

Family

When three teen friends are forced by their parents to get summer jobs, they decide to invent fake jobs and hang out instead, but then embark on a series of get-rich-quick schemes to make the money they should have been earning. But the sweet life proves much more difficult than anticipated.

Trailer

Cast

Greg Koorhan

Director

Robert T. Bogue

Adam

Melanie Brook

Contest Official

AJ Cedeno

Uncle Brad

David Corenswet

Lifeguard

CJ

Christopher J. Craig

Officer 1

Savannah Faye

Shopper

JF

Joseph Forsstrom

Dive Shop Owner

Jaz Goodreau

Dave

McKenna Keane

Emma Gleason

Leo Koorhan

Buddy

Austin Ku

Michael

MeeWha Alana Lee

Restaurant Owner's Wife

Taavi Lehtimaki

Security guard with crossed arms

Quinn McColgan

Hannah

IM

Ian Monaco

Elf

Cameron Ocasio

Curtis

Doug Plaut

Wizard

Laura Shoop

Megan

BH

Brent Hartinger

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

Luthando ShoshaJun 15, 2025

The characters were lovable and the sense of exploration throughout the town was wonderfully charming. At the core of this film is a story about love and respect for family and friends. The adventures bring us all back to the good ol' days of being a kid. The story thrives from a playfully campy tone that makes this fun to watch for all ages. Exactly the kind of summer film we needed right now.

Michael PatacceMay 29, 2023

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Bahiyya HaneesaNov 22, 2022

An 80's style adventure (i.e. Not everybody is on their iphone all the time) about finding an old town treasure. No spoilers here, but lets just say my kids figured out where the treasure is in the first 10 minutes of the film, so you can see it's not a very deep adventure movie. Characters development is ok, the parents are portrayed as caricatures as always, but unfortunately, regardless of that, there are places when the dialogues are very cringey, so much so, that a good director should have asked for a writing change and a retake. The movie is not romantically moving and doesn't make you laugh, cry or fright at any point which for me is the biggest opportunity miss, it is just too flat and doesn't take any risks. This is the main reason why it is not at the level of the old 80's movies (Goonies, Stand by me, Short circuit...). When I rate this movie I do not refer to it as a "summer fix" but rather, I look at is as any other production value, writing and acting, this is just not a 8/10 kind of creation, it is more like a 6, but if your entire family want to watch something that is safe for any age this could be on your list. Exact score: 58 / 100.

HamzaNov 22, 2022

Sweet throwback style film which is exactly what we need right now. All ages can watch this and enjoy it together. Reminded me of a classic such as the Goonies. Great cast and kudos to those behind the scenes- well done!!!

Cheikh fallNov 22, 2022

The characters were lovable and the sense of exploration throughout the town was wonderfully charming. At the core of this film is a story about love and respect for family and friends. The adventures bring us all back to the good ol' days of being a kid. The story thrives from a playfully campy tone that makes this fun to watch for all ages. Exactly the kind of summer film we needed right now.

ferny🥀Nov 22, 2022

Project Pay Day is a great comedy for the entire family. Great story, well written and cast perfectly. This will go down as a timeless classic that makes you feel like a kid again!!

Barsha BasnetNov 22, 2022

Everyone remembers having to find summer work and this is a fun romp through teenage summers!

Diane RussetNov 22, 2022

Loved watching this summer fun film. Three high school friends have a summer of misadventures on their way to discovering where the real treasure lies. This is a movie both kids and adults will enjoy. I was equally impressed by the quality of the acting as well as the cinematography. Check it out!

MulNov 22, 2022

It's the right summer fun movie for the whole family. Had my family cheering and yelling at the screen, so everyone was totally engrossed in the movie, can't ask for more.

LesDegameursofficielsNov 22, 2022

Really enjoyed it. Fun movie for the entire movie.

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