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A Simple Favor (2018) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 4,740 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Thriller, Comedy, Mystery
Released
September 13, 2018
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 4,740 votes
Director
Paul Feig
Starring
Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Rupert Friend
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Thriller and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is A Simple Favor?
A Simple Favor is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is A Simple Favor rated?
A Simple Favor is rated R in the US.
Is A Simple Favor a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Thriller and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream A Simple Favor?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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