A Simple Favor
Can you keep a secret?
2018 · 1h 57m · R
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Paul Feig
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A Simple Favor
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Paul Feig Director
- Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers
- Blake Lively as Emily Nelson
- Henry Golding as Sean Townsend
- Rupert Friend as Dennis Nylon
- Linda Cardellini as Diana Hyland
- Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summervile
- Danielle Bourgon as Grace, Stephanie's Mom
- Kelly McCormack as Stacy
- Andrew Rannells as Darren
- Ian Ho as Nicky Nelson
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