A Simple Plan
"Sometimes good people do evil things."
Originally released in 1998. A Simple Plan is a crime/drama film. directed by Sam Raimi. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, and Bridget Fonda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,025 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.3M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,316,273
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Mutual Film Company
- Savoy Pictures
- BBC
- Marubeni
- Tele München
- TOHO-TOWA
- UGC PH
- Newmarket Capital Group
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan was directed by Sam Raimi.
How long is A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was A Simple Plan released?
A Simple Plan was released on December 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Simple Plan?
The main cast of A Simple Plan includes Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Jack Walsh.
Is A Simple Plan worth watching?
A Simple Plan has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,025 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.