A Simple Plan (1998)
Movie 2h 1m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1998, A Simple Plan is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Sam Raimi. The cast includes Gary Cole, Billy Bob Thornton and Bill Paxton. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.
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Cast & crew
- Sam RaimiDirector
- Gary Coleas Baxter
- Billy Bob Thorntonas Jacob Mitchell
- Bill Paxtonas Hank Mitchell
- Chelcie Rossas Carl Jenkins
- Bridget Fondaas Sarah Mitchell
- Brent Briscoeas Lou Chambers
- John Paxtonas Mr. Schmitt
- Jack Walshas Tom Butler
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Questions about A Simple Plan
- What genre is A Simple Plan?
- A Simple Plan is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in A Simple Plan?
- Gary Cole, Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Chelcie Ross, Bridget Fonda appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Simple Plan?
- Sam Raimi directed A Simple Plan.
- How long is A Simple Plan?
- A Simple Plan runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Is A Simple Plan worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Simple Plan?
- 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.
