A Simple Favor

The 2018 American crime thriller directed by Paul Feig is based on Darcey Bell's novel of the same name. The plot centers on widow and single mother Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick), who runs a vlog about cooking and crafts. She befriends Emily Nelson (Blake Lively), a stylish and enigmatic woman working as a PR director for fashion mogul Dennis Nylon (Rupert Friend). Their sons attend the same school, bringing the women closer together. One day, Emily asks Stephanie to pick up her son from school and then disappears without a trace. Stephanie initiates her own investigation, gradually uncovering her friend's secrets: financial troubles, a double life, and even the existence of a twin sister. Along the way, she grows closer to Emily's husband, Sean Townsend (Henry Golding), but soon realizes she's entangled in a dangerous game where no one is who they seem. The film combines elements of thriller, comedy, and mystery, offering viewers unexpected plot twists and deep psychological portraits of the characters.