A Simple Favor

Name: A Simple Favor
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 2018-09-13
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend, Linda Cardellini

2018 | 117 min | Thriller, Comedy, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 5 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Chocolat or Ghostbusters, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$98 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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