The Favor (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5

The Favor poster

Released in 1994, The Favor is a comedy and romance film directed by Donald Petrie, running about 97 minutes. “Two Women. Three Men. One Secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Kathy is married to Peter. Now she can't help but wonder how things could have been if she got together with her old boyfriend, Tom. Being married prevents from doing that so she asks her friend, Emily to go to him and see if she can sleep with him then tell Kathy how it was. When Emily tells Kathy that things were awesome, their friendship suffers, at the same so does Kathy's marriage. Things get even more complicated when Emily learns she's pregnant, and she's not certain if it's Tom's or her boyfriend, Elliot.

Who’s in it. The Favor stars Harley Jane Kozak as Kathy Whiting, Elizabeth McGovern as Emily, Bill Pullman as Peter and Brad Pitt as Elliott Fowler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Favor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Favor page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Favor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Favor (1994)?
In US, The Favor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Favor worth watching?
The Favor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Favor?
The Favor stars Harley Jane Kozak, Elizabeth McGovern, Bill Pullman, Brad Pitt and Ken Wahl.
When was The Favor released?
The Favor was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.