A Simple Favor (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, A Simple Favor is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Feig, running about 117 minutes. “Can you keep a secret?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers, Blake Lively as Emily Nelson, Henry Golding as Sean Townsend and Rupert Friend as Dennis Nylon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Simple Favor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Simple Favor page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Favor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Favor (2018)?
- In US, A Simple Favor is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Simple Favor worth watching?
- A Simple Favor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Simple Favor?
- A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend and Linda Cardellini.
- When was A Simple Favor released?
- A Simple Favor was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.