The Favor
1994, English. Directed by Donald Petrie.
Two Women. Three Men. One Secret.
On the eve of her high school reunion, bored housewife Kathy convinces her single best friend Emily to seduce her old flame Tom, so she can get all the juicy details. But when Emily falls for Tom, it's like high school all over again!
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Favor
The Favor is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $3.1M
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The Favor: quick answers
Is The Favor worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Favor?
The Favor runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Favor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Favor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Favor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Favor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Favor on?
The Favor is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Favor?
If you liked The Favor, try Desperados, Sex Appeal, Bye Bye Love.
Who directed The Favor?
The Favor (1994) was directed by Donald Petrie and stars Harley Jane Kozak, Elizabeth McGovern, Bill Pullman.