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A Simple Favor
Movie (2018)
Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
Movie (2018)
Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
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Sex & Nudity
The movie features several sexual situations, including an incestuous relationship, public sex, a threesome described, and a graphic nude painting frequently displayed.
Violence & Gore
The film includes violent incidents such as murders, a shooting, a car accident, vehicular assault, and a decomposed body.
Profanity
Frequent strong language is used, including words like f--k, s--t, d--k, and various exclamations.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters engage in extensive drinking and drunkenness, and heroin use is a plot point.
Frightening Scenes
The movie features intense elements including a decomposed body, violent incidents, murders, a shooting, and a car accident.
Other things to know
The film contains blatant product placements for various brands, notably Aviation Gin.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes include that crime does not pay and hard work pays off, though it is not primarily a message film.
Role models
Stephanie is portrayed as smart, loyal, and determined, overcoming fear, while Emily is confident yet morally ambiguous.
Representation
The cast features racial diversity and supporting diverse characters, along with some queer tropes presented in positive lights.
Learning
Families can discuss how suburban moms are typically portrayed in the media and whether the film supports or subverts that tendency.
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