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A Simple Favor

2018-09-13 · 117 min · ★ 6.6

Thriller · Comedy · Mystery

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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Directors
Paul Feig
Production companies
Feigco Entertainment, Bron Studios
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 97,644,617

Top Cast

Anna KendrickAnna KendrickStephanie Smothers
Blake LivelyBlake LivelyEmily Nelson
Henry GoldingHenry GoldingSean Townsend
Rupert FriendRupert FriendDennis Nylon
Linda CardelliniLinda CardelliniDiana Hyland
Bashir SalahuddinBashir SalahuddinDetective Summervile
Danielle BourgonDanielle BourgonGrace, Stephanie's Mom
Kelly McCormackKelly McCormackStacy
Andrew RannellsAndrew RannellsDarren
Ian HoIan HoNicky Nelson
Joshua SatineJoshua SatineMiles Smothers
Paul JurewiczPaul JurewiczBobby Chelkowsky
Roger DunnRoger DunnBruce Hargrave
Dustin MilliganDustin MilliganChris
Eric JohnsonEric JohnsonDavis
Jason OliveiraDiego
Patti HarrisonPatti HarrisonKiko
Ava LaFramboiseLulu
Jean SmartJean SmartMargaret McLanden
Sarah BakerSarah BakerMaryanne Chelkowsky

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