Paycheck is a gripping sci-fi action drama directed by the celebrated John Woo. The script, crafted by Dean Georgaris, is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1953 tale titled "Paycheck". Leading the cast are Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Paul Giamatti, Michael C. Hall, Joe Morton, and Colm Feore. This film, despite facing critical backlash, raked in an impressive $117.2 million, against its $60 million budget. Distributed by Paramount Pictures for North America and overseen by DreamWorks Pictures for international audiences, it made its mark on December 25, 2003.