Overview
Backpay
Directed by Mike Gallant
20261h 26m
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.
WRITERMike GallantSTARRINGMike Gallant, Dwain Murphy, Seled Calderon, Golden MadisonGENREThriller, Action
Overview
A film from Mike Gallant, starring Mike Gallant and Dwain Murphy.
It opened October 2, 2026.
It’s out of theaters and available to rent or buy. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
GenreThriller, Action
ReleaseIn theaters · Oct 2, 2026
StreamingTo rent or buy
Awards
2026–27 seasonThe 2026–27 season hasn’t started
Backpay opened Oct 2, 2026, which makes this its season. Nominations and wins appear here as each ceremony announces them.
Academy AwardsNominations Jan 21, 2027 · winners Mar 14, 2027
Golden GlobesNominations Dec 7, 2026 · winners Jan 10, 2027
Independent Spirit AwardsNominations Dec 2, 2026 · winners Mar 6, 2027
RazziesTBA
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