A Simple Plan (1998)
A Simple Plan is a 1998 crime movie directed by Sam Raimi, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda.
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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What is A Simple Plan about?
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.
When was A Simple Plan released?
A Simple Plan was released on 11 December 1998.
How long is A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan runs 2h 1m.
Who made A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan was directed by Sam Raimi.
Where can I watch A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch A Simple Plan
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- 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
- Chelcie Ross as Carl Jenkins
- Becky Ann Baker as Nancy Chambers
- Gary Cole as Baxter
- Bob Davis as FBI Agent Renkins
- Peter Syvertsen as FBI Agent Freemont
- Tom Carey as Dwight Stephanson
- John Paxton as Mr. Schmitt
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