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A Simple Favor
🎬 Movie

A Simple Favor

2018 · 117 min Thriller Comedy Mystery
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Paul Feig

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Stephanie Smothers

Blake Lively

Blake Lively

Emily Nelson

Henry Golding

Henry Golding

Sean Townsend

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Dennis Nylon

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Diana Hyland

Bashir Salahuddin

Bashir Salahuddin

Detective Summervile

Danielle Bourgon

Danielle Bourgon

Grace, Stephanie's Mom

Kelly McCormack

Kelly McCormack

Stacy

Andrew Rannells

Andrew Rannells

Darren

Ian Ho

Ian Ho

Nicky Nelson

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