A Simple Plan

– Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts ..

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Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and One Minute
Release Year:
1998
A Simple Plan (1998)

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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A Simple Plan (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Jan 1999

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Sam Raimi

Writer:

Scott B. Smith (novel), Scott B. Smith (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton, Brent Briscoe

Plot:

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...

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 22 nominations.

Production:

Paramount

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Metacritic:
82%