A Simple Plan (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, A Simple Plan is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 121 minutes. “Sometimes good people do evil things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Simple Plan stars Bill Paxton as Hank Mitchell, Bridget Fonda as Sarah Mitchell, Billy Bob Thornton as Jacob Mitchell and Brent Briscoe as Lou Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Simple Plan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Plan page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Plan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Plan (1998)?
- In US, A Simple Plan is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Plan worth watching?
- A Simple Plan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Simple Plan?
- A Simple Plan stars Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton, Brent Briscoe and Jack Walsh.
- When was A Simple Plan released?
- A Simple Plan was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.