A Simple Favor
2018, English. Directed by Paul Feig.
Can you keep a secret?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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A Simple Favor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul FeigDirector
- Anna KendrickStephanie Smothers
- Blake LivelyEmily Nelson
- Henry GoldingSean Townsend
- Rupert FriendDennis Nylon
- Linda CardelliniDiana Hyland
- Bashir SalahuddinDetective Summervile
- Danielle BourgonGrace, Stephanie's Mom
- Kelly McCormackStacy
- Andrew RannellsDarren
- Ian HoNicky Nelson
- Joshua SatineMiles Smothers
- Paul JurewiczBobby Chelkowsky
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2018
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Feig, Jessica Sharzer
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $98M
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What A Simple Favor is based on
A Simple Favor is based on A Simple Favor, a 2017 novel by Darcey Bell, published by Harper.
Novel · 2017
A Simple Favor
By Darcey Bell
Published by Harper
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A Simple Favor: quick answers
What comes after A Simple Favor?
Next in the series: Another Simple Favor (2025).
Is A Simple Favor worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 4,743 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Simple Favor?
A Simple Favor runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does A Simple Favor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Simple Favor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Simple Favor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Simple Favor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Simple Favor on?
A Simple Favor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Simple Favor?
If you liked A Simple Favor, try Gone Girl, Another Simple Favor, Vengeance.
Who directed A Simple Favor?
A Simple Favor (2018) was directed by Paul Feig and stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding.
What is A Simple Favor based on?
A Simple Favor is based on A Simple Favor, a 2017 novel by Darcey Bell, published by Harper.