A Simple Favor (2018) Thriller Drama Mystery Comedy Crime
A Simple Favor (2018) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.27/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.7/10
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A Simple Favor Plot Synopsis:
Stephanie, a widowed mother, who also runs a cooking vlog, befriends Emily, an upper-class secretive woman whose child goes to same elementary school as of Stephanie's. Suddenly Emily goes missing and Stephanie starts investigating, only to find dark secrets, which changes the life of Stephanie forever.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily"s (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily"s husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.
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Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
Box Office: $53,548,586
Awards: 3
Nominations: 10
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / A Simple Favor Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 14, 2018
Writers: Darcey Bell, Jessica Sharzer
Producers: Jason Cloth, Mike Drake, Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis
Editors: Brent White
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A Simple Favor (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
A Simple Favor Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Kendrick | ... | Stephanie Smothers |
| Ian Ho | ... | Nicky Nelson |
| Joshua Satine | ... | Miles Smothers |
| Glenda Braganza | ... | Mrs. Kerry |
| Andrew Rannells | ... | Darren |
| Kelly McCormack | ... | Stacy |
| Aparna Nancherla | ... | Sona |
| Jiah Mavji | ... | Sona''s Daughter |
| Ava LaFramboise | ... | Lulu |
| Blake Lively | ... | Emily Nelson |
| Henry Golding | ... | Sean Townsend |
| Dustin Milligan | ... | Chris |
| Danielle Bourgon | ... | Grace (Stephanie''s Mom) |
| Gia Sandhu | ... | Valerie |
| Lila Yee | ... | Margaret (Sean''s Mom) |
| Zach Smadu | ... | Officer Blanco |
| Andrew Moodie | ... | Sergeant Molloy |
| Sugenja Sri | ... | Dennis Nylon Receptionist |
| Rupert Friend | ... | Dennis Nylon |
| Patti Harrison | ... | Kiko |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anna Kendrick (b. August 9, 1985) – Stephanie Smothers
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Ian Ho – Nicky Nelson
- Joshua Satine – Miles Smothers
- Glenda Braganza (b. November 30, 1977) – Mrs. Kerry
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Andrew Rannells – Darren
- Kelly McCormack – Stacy
- Aparna Nancherla – Sona
- Jiah Mavji – Sona''s Daughter
- Ava LaFramboise – Lulu
- Blake Lively (b. August 25, 1987) – Emily Nelson
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Henry Golding – Sean Townsend
- Dustin Milligan (b. July 28, 1985) – Chris
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Rachel McAdamsapple - Danielle Bourgon – Grace (Stephanie''s Mom)
- Gia Sandhu – Valerie
- Lila Yee – Margaret (Sean''s Mom)
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