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A Simple Plan

R
Movie
1998
2h 1m
English
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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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7.6
IMDB
A Simple Plan (1998) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
86

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Bill Paxton
Hank Mitchell
Billy Bob Thornton
Jacob Mitchell
Bridget Fonda
Sarah Mitchell
Brent Briscoe
Lou Chambers
Jack Walsh
Tom Butler
Chelcie Ross
Carl Jenkins
Becky Ann Baker
Nancy Chambers
Gary Cole
Baxter
Bob Davis
FBI Agent Renkins
Peter Syvertsen
FBI Agent Freemont
Tom Carey
Dwight Stephanson
John Paxton
Mr. Schmitt
Marie Mathay
News Reporter
Paul Magers
Anchorman
Joan Steffand
Anchorwoman
Jill Sayre
Hospital Nurse
Tim Storms
Drinker
Terry Hempleman
Dead Pilot
Jay Gjernes
Bearded Man
Grant Curtis
Bar Patron
Solomon Abrams
Bar Patron
Directed By: Sam Raimi
Written By: Scott B. Smith (Screenplay)

Featured Comments/Tips

1treehillbilly says...
12 years ago
Absolutely fantastic film
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grtavares says...
9 months ago
A good film that reminds me of Fargo and a little bit of Reservoir Dogs. It's not as interesting as those two, but it's a film that talks a lot about the human condition. What was missing? a little of everything. The acting is reasonable, the direction is reasonable and the photography is reasonable. I believe that with more money, better actors and direction it would be an easy Oscar film. Unfortunately, it's not, but I still recommend watching it.
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sage020 says...
11 months ago
It’s interesting watching the plan unravel in this film. Great cast, and as always Raimi does a great job with direction.
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shingus says...
3 years ago
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Best Quote: (Hank, Jacob and Lou at Lou's house drinking...Jacob makes fun of Hank's drinking, making dainty sip impersonation- "like some kind of commercial for Preparation X or something...did you ever see anybody drink like that before?"
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Featured User Reviews

Jordyep
6/10  2 years ago
Raimi’s attempt at a Coen brothers movie, and the results aren’t bad. A lot of his trademark directorial style is stripped away here: the camerawork, acting and dialogue are handled in a way that feels more straightforward and mature. There’s not one single ounce of camp to be found here. His More
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Wuchak
5 years ago
***Bleak crime drama in the wintery Minnesota woods***

Two brothers & a friend from a small town in Minnesota (Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Brent Briscoe) happen upon a crashed plane in the woods, which contains over $4 million in cash. They assume it’s drug money and hatch a simple plan More
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John Chard
6 years ago
Do you ever feel evil?

A Simple Plan is directed by Sam Raimi and adapted to screenplay by Scott Smith from his own novel of the same name. It stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Chelcie Ross and Jack Walsh. Music is by Danny Elfman and cinematography by Alar Kivi More
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