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Why people love it

People revisit A Simple Favor for the same reason it broke through in 2018: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a comedy rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Paul Feig keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The thriller and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 57m · ★ 6.6

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  1. 96match

    1.Game Night (2018)

    6.8 · Mystery · Comedy · Crime · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Game Night (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and mystery, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Do Revenge (2022)

    6.4 · Comedy · Thriller · Romance · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Do Revenge (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  3. 92match

    3.In Order of Disappearance (2014)

    6.9 · Thriller · Action · Comedy · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, In Order of Disappearance (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    • Philo
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  4. 90match

    4.Wicked Little Letters (2024)

    6.9 · Comedy · Drama · Mystery · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Wicked Little Letters (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and mystery, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
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    • YouTube TV
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  5. 88match

    5.The Prestige (2006)

    8.2 · Drama · Mystery · Science Fiction · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, The Prestige (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.American Psycho (2000)

    7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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    7.Love, Rosie (2014)

    7.8 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Love, Rosie (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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    8.Die Hard 2 (1990)

    7.0 · Action · Thriller · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Die Hard 2 (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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    9.Collateral (2004)

    7.2 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, Collateral (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    10.The Holiday (2006)

    7.1 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Simple Favor clicked for you, The Holiday (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after A Simple Favor?
Try Game Night, Do Revenge, In Order of Disappearance—each shares DNA with A Simple Favor while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is A Simple Favor?
A Simple Favor (2018) is best described as Thriller, Comedy, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is A Simple Favor part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "A Simple Favor Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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