A Simple Favor (2018)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge
Released in 2018, A Simple Favor is a comedy, mystery and thriller movie. It is directed by Paul Feig. The cast includes Andrew Rannells, Eric Johnson and Henry Golding. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
68Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
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Cast & crew
- Paul FeigDirector
- Andrew Rannellsas Darren
- Eric Johnsonas Davis
- Henry Goldingas Sean Townsend
- Anna Kendrickas Stephanie Smothers
- Blake Livelyas Emily Nelson
- Rupert Friendas Dennis Nylon
- Bashir Salahuddinas Detective Summervile
- Linda Cardellinias Diana Hyland
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Questions about A Simple Favor
- What genre is A Simple Favor?
- A Simple Favor is categorised as Comedy, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in A Simple Favor?
- Andrew Rannells, Eric Johnson, Henry Golding, Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Simple Favor?
- Paul Feig directed A Simple Favor.
- How long is A Simple Favor?
- A Simple Favor runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is A Simple Favor worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Simple Favor?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
