A Simple Plan (1998)

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Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Bill Paxton (Hank), Billy Bob Thornton (Jacob), Bridget Fonda (Sarah), Brent Briscoe (Lou), Chelcie Ross (Sheriff Carl), Gary Cole (FBI Agent)
Country: USA; Effed Up American Films
Language: English (Optional Eng Subs)
Runtime: 02:00:58
Genres: Siblings-Family, Psychological Thrillers

Plot – Spoilers:
Hank has a life to look forward to and is a little smug that he’s found happiness as was defined for him by his dad – a wife, the respect of his town and even a kid on the way. He’s chosen to remain oblivious to certain family-related facts because it’s been convenient to do so. Family for him now, is the one at home. Everyone else, whether it’s his mother’s grave or his younger brother Jacob, are mostly obligations that tie him down from a sense of duty.

Hank does have some sympathy for Jacob who’s a bit slow and a kissless virgin, but hanging out with Jacob and his buddy Lou is usually a painful chore. One such chore leads the three to a crashed plane hidden in the snow. Inside the plane is a pilot being pecked apart by crows and a bag full of cash.

The bag turns out to be a Pandora’s box unleashing suspicion and distrust among the three, fueled by Hank’s wife who has a clear plan for their future. Along the way, Hank grows to understand and care more for his brother. But over 4 million in 100 dollar bills is kind of heavy and can smother most people’s sense of morality.

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Old Mother Hubbard
Old Mother Hubbard
January 23, 2026 4:02 am

I was reading about a guy who won Powerball in Indiana. A year later someone from the press asked him what it was like to win 31 million dollars. He said it was the worst thing that ever happened to him. A year after that he committed suicide.

This is a 5 star film. Outstanding performances by the entire cast. Gary Cole was fantastic as the “FBI Agent.”

ville
ville
September 13, 2024 4:18 pm

haha like the band

spookySue
spookySue
June 22, 2024 7:34 pm

The book was way more effed up than the movie, especially the ending

Russ
Russ
April 3, 2024 10:25 am

A simple plan, what could possibly go wrong with stealing $4.4B but how quickly the simple plan stared to unravel and ultimately to what end. A good plot with good acting and well worth a watch.

movienthusiast11
movienthusiast11
July 9, 2022 9:00 pm

God bless Sam Raimi

Doll Face Dōrufeisu
Doll Face Dōrufeisu
June 14, 2022 7:21 am

I love Sam Raimi! (Hint ;)) Tobey Maguire is and will always remain my uncontested favourite Spiderman 🙂

Lizzy
Lizzy
March 27, 2022 4:42 pm

Noooo Jacob, the only character I cared about in this movie !! :’^(

Alice
Alice
February 27, 2022 3:54 pm

Thank you for the upload… Btw, there’s a film with a similar theme, “three roommates”, “a huge amount of money” called Shallow Grave (1994) and is more effed up than this.

fred fat
fred fat
February 25, 2022 7:57 pm

great film but not effed up

makeeumeffedupagain
makeeumeffedupagain
February 23, 2022 3:52 pm

Jesus what is happening to this site?