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A Simple Favor 2018
Black comedyCrime comedyCrime thriller
A 2018 American black comedy mystery film, A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, and Andrew Rannells. The story centers on a small-town vlogger (Kendrick) who attempts to uncover the fate of her sophisticated and enigmatic companion (Lively). This film was adapted from Darcey Bell's 2017 novel and features a screenplay written by Jessica Sharzer under the direction of Paul Feig.
Development started in 2016 when 20th Century Fox acquired the novel rights. The project relocated to Lionsgate the following year, where Feig was brought on as director. Kendrick and Lively were cast in lead roles. Principal photography occurred in Toronto, Ontario beginning in February 2017.
The movie premiered in theaters through Lionsgate in the United States on September 14, 2018. Critics responded favorably to its plot twists and acting, particularly praising Kendrick, Lively, and Golding's work. Worldwide earnings reached $97.6 million against a $20 million budget. A follow-up titled Another Simple Favor debuted on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2025, featuring Kendrick and Lively returning to their parts alongside Feig directing once more.
Cast
- Anna KendrickStephanie Smothers
- Nicole PetersHope
- Lauren PetersFaith
- Henry GoldingSean Townsend
- Andrew RannellsDarren
- Linda CardelliniDiana Hyland
- Jean SmartMargaret McLanden
- Rupert FriendDennis Nylon
- Eric JohnsonDavis Smothers
- Dustin MilliganChris
- Bashir SalahuddinDetective Summerville
- A Simple FavorMiles Smothers
- Ian HoNicholas "Nicky" Townsend-Nelson
- Kelly McCormackStacy
- Aparna NancherlaSona
- Patti HarrisonKiko
- Melissa O'NeilBeth T.A
- Sarah BakerMaryanne Chelkowsky
- Corinne Conleya librarian
Crew
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Screenplay
- Jessica Sharzer
- Producer
- Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson
- Cinematography
- John Schwartzman
- Editing
- Brent White
- Music
- Theodore Shapiro
Details
- Production
- Bron Studios, Feigco Entertainment
- Distributor
- Lionsgate
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $97.6 million
