A Simple Favor

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A Simple Favor

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Released Sep 14, 2018

1h 57m

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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Stephanie is a widowed, single mother who works as a vlogger in Connecticut. Her best friend, Emily, seems to have it all -- a successful career, a loving family and a glamorous lifestyle. When Emily mysteriously disappears one day, Stephanie launches her own investigation by digging into her friend's past -- and finding a few surprises along the way.

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Critics Consensus

Twisty, twisted, and above all simply fun, A Simple Favor casts a stylish mommy noir spell strengthened by potent performances from Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Imagine an ABC sitcom based on David Fincher's Gone Girl, and you'll get an idea of what this lightweight comic mystery is like.

Mar 4, 2020

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Matthew Norman

London Evening Standard

It seeks only to entertain, and in its haphazard way it does.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 25, 2018

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Jo Livingstone

The New Republic

A deeply confused movie that feels like a mash-up of Mean Girls and an episode of Law and Order.

Sep 24, 2018

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

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A Simple Favor is a fun and fashionable thriller accompanied by killer performances from Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 11, 2024

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Feig and his creative team weren’t willing to follow their leads to a weirder, more disturbing, and more satisfying film.

Jun 29, 2024

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

A devilishly fun time from Paul Feig, thanks in large part to Blake Lively's sinister performance.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 18, 2023

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Cera F

Wtf is this? This is a movie I had issues even following. It just doesn't make a ton of sense as far as it supposedly supposed to be entertaining. It's trying to be different and it is, just not in a good way. Idk. Their goal really confuses me

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Pete S

Interesting, in many ways quite trite but lots of plot twists and the occasional laugh make it a pleasant enough watch. Bashir Salahuddin particularly enjoyable as the amenable but inquisitive Police Inspector.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Sofia P

This is genuinely so bad it made me angry and ruined my entire night.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Sam A

Left me guessing the whole time. very thought provoking and it hooks you in. Twists and turns until the end. great performance from all

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/25

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Kim K

This movie was pretty shallow, not worth the time. I have no reason to watch the newest release, plus I have never been a fan of Blake's though I am a big fan of Anna! Sorry for the floo Anna.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/25

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Lynn Y

Really good fun Friday night movie with lots if twists and turns and great performances.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Synopsis

Stephanie is a widowed, single mother who works as a vlogger in Connecticut. Her best friend, Emily, seems to have it all -- a successful career, a loving family and a glamorous lifestyle. When Emily mysteriously disappears one day, Stephanie launches her own investigation by digging into her friend's past -- and finding a few surprises along the way.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson
Screenwriter: Jessica Sharzer
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lionsgate, Feigco Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Sexual Content|Some Graphic Nude Images|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 14, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.5M
Runtime: 1h 57m

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