A Simple Plan
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Overview
Three diverse characters, for the most part intellectually challenged, find a deserted plane with a bag full of millions of dollars inside. They devise a simple plan to keep the money if no-one claims it. Ofcourse, nothing turns out simple...
Director / Creator
Sam Raimi
Writers
Scott B. Smith
Top Cast
About A Simple Plan (1998)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
A Simple Plan (1998) is a Crime, Drama, and Thriller film from United Kingdom and France. the film was directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay by Scott B. Smith. It runs 2 hours and 1 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Three diverse characters, for the most part intellectually challenged, find a deserted plane with a bag full of millions of dollars inside. They devise a simple plan to keep the money if no-one claims it. Ofcourse, nothing turns out simple...
Cast and crew
The film stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Scott B. Smith, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, A Simple Plan holds a rating of 7.5/10 based on 80,865 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 91%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 81/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 24 nominations total. These numbers place A Simple Plan within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1998, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
A Simple Plan is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video or Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy and Hoopla. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why A Simple Plan is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, A Simple Plan offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1998 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep A Simple Plan on your watchlist for later.
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