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A Simple Plan

1998·Movie·R·121 min·7.2(1,084)

Sometimes good people do evil things.

Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.

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AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyFilmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, CineMix+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceCanal VOD
JapanU-NEXTGoogle Play Movies
South Koreawavve

About A Simple Plan

A Simple Plan is a 1998 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Sam Raimi. The cast is led by Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus.

A Simple Plan was produced by Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, and Savoy Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 11, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.

Director
Sam Raimi
Writers
Scott B. Smith
Release date
December 11, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$16 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Savoy Pictures
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A Simple Plan cast & crew

A Simple Plan was directed by Sam Raimi and written by Scott B. Smith.

The cast features Billy Bob Thornton as Jacob Mitchell, Bill Paxton as Hank Mitchell, Bridget Fonda as Sarah Mitchell, Brent Briscoe as Lou Chambers, Jack Walsh as Tom Butler, and Chelcie Ross as Carl Jenkins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Alar Kivilo, and it was produced by Mark Gordon and James Jacks.

Is A Simple Plan worth watching?

A Simple Plan holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,084 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, A Simple Plan is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Simple Plan

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Cast of A Simple Plan

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Jacob Mitchell

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Hank Mitchell

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Sarah Mitchell

Brent Briscoe

Brent Briscoe

Lou Chambers

Jack Walsh

Jack Walsh

Tom Butler

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Carl Jenkins

Becky Ann Baker

Becky Ann Baker

Nancy Chambers

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Baxter

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Bob Davis

FBI Agent Renkins

Peter Syvertsen

Peter Syvertsen

FBI Agent Freemont

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Tom Carey

Dwight Stephanson

John Paxton

John Paxton

Mr. Schmitt

A Simple Plan — FAQs

Where can I watch A Simple Plan in United States?

A Simple Plan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is A Simple Plan on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Simple Plan is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is A Simple Plan in?

A Simple Plan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is A Simple Plan?

A Simple Plan runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

What is A Simple Plan rated?

A Simple Plan is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,084 ratings.

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