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A Simple Favor

Thriller · Comedy

A Simple Favor

Can you keep a secret?

6.6(4,633) 9/13/2018 1h 57m
ThrillerComedyMystery

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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Top Cast

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Stephanie Smothers

Blake Lively

Blake Lively

Emily Nelson

Henry Golding

Henry Golding

Sean Townsend

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Dennis Nylon

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Diana Hyland

Bashir Salahuddin

Bashir Salahuddin

Detective Summervile

Danielle Bourgon

Danielle Bourgon

Grace, Stephanie's Mom

Kelly McCormack

Kelly McCormack

Stacy

Directed by

Paul Feig

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Reviews

Dsnake1

7/10

10/4/2018

First and foremost, this film feels like someone went to their local grocery store, grabbed a random three-dollar mystery novel off the checkout shelf, and decided to make it a movie with some extremely popular and attractive people. In other words, it's a silly mystery movie with crazy, zany twists and turns. Some of those twists and turns were easy enough to see coming, but some of them were straight out of left field. In addition to the entertaining twists, the film does a decent job of not taking itself seriously. The humor in the movie is peppered in during great moments. Some of it is cheesy, but if you're going to this film for a deep, thought-provoking film, don't. The characters themselves are all extremely exaggerated. Lively's Emily is over-the-top sophisticated, crass, an

Gimly

6/10

1/20/2019

I **really** don't know what vibe _A Simple Favor_ was going for, but I know I kinda liked it. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

Stephen Campbell

7/10

7/20/2020

_**Stylish, self-aware, and hilarious - a (mostly) enjoyable parody**_ >_My mother used to say: Everyone has secrets. That's why you can never really know anyone else. Or trust anyone. It's why you can never know yourself. Sometimes we even keep secrets from ourselves. Growing up, I thought that was good advice, although I didn't completely understand it. Or maybe I did, a little. Kids have secrets. The imaginary friends, the things they'd get in trouble for if a grown-up ever found out._ >_Later I discovered that Mom was speaking from personal experience. And I wonder if she was not jus__t preparing me but programming me for secrecy and mistrust. Did she sense that I would grow up to have darker and more shameful secrets than anyone else's? Secrets I mostly manage to keep - even fro

Andre Gonzales

8/10

7/17/2023

You know I was confused a lot but interested. Suspense thriller it turned into. It all makes sense though in the end. Really enjoyed watching this.

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6/10

9/2/2024

" A Simple Favor" stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, two actresses who have been steadily climbing the ranks in the entertainment industry since their humble beginnings in television. Now, they are making their mark in the cinematic world with their masterful performances. Blake Lively shines in her role, showcasing her exceptional talent as she always does in every film. While she has yet to discover her breakthrough or blockbuster role that could catapult her to mega stardom or land her an Oscar nomination, her potential is undeniable. The movie takes viewers on a spontaneous thrill ride, delving into the characters' individual storylines and the mysterious circumstances that bring them together. It offers a mix of suspense, mystery, and a touch of murder, creating an engaging e

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