

A Simple Plan (1998)
Overview
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.
Where to watch A Simple Plan
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — | — |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | CineMix+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | Canal VOD | Canal VOD |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — | — |
| South Korea | — | wavve | — |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster | Blockbuster |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Simple Plan in 14 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 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. A Simple Plan is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1998-12-11, runtime 121 minutes.
Is A Simple Plan worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Simple Plan 7.2 out of 10 from 1,161 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Simple Plan?
In the United States, A Simple Plan streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Essential and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sam Raimi
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
- Tom Carey as Dwight Stephanson
- John Paxton as Mr. Schmitt
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Sources
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