A Simple Plan

1998 · TMDB 7.2

Directed by Sam Raimi

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.

Billy Bob Thornton Bill Paxton Bridget Fonda Brent Briscoe Jack Walsh Chelcie Ross Becky Ann Baker Gary Cole Bob Davis Peter Syvertsen Tom Carey John Paxton

Director · Sam Raimi Producer · Adam Schroeder Producer · James Jacks Writer · Scott B. Smith Cinematography · Alar Kivilo Composer · Danny Elfman Editor · Arthur Coburn Editor · Eric L. Beason

Runtime: 121 min
Released: 1998-12-11
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.2

Crime Thriller Drama

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Tim Laws

2025-11-07

Not sure we fully appreciated films like this in the 90s. No flab to make it more than 2 hours. No sfx. Just a great story, well acted. Billy Bob Thornton is amazing