A Simple Plan

"Sometimes good people do evil things."

Jan 22 1999 R 2h 1m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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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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...

Written by

Scott B. Smith

Directed by

Sam Raimi

Cast

Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, BBC

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 24 nominations total

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79,185
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
81
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