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TMDB19982h 1mCrime / Drama / Thriller

A Simple Plan

Sometimes good people do evil things.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,153 votes

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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A Simple Plan at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 1m

At 2h 1m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,153 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch A Simple Plan tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 1m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,153 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about A Simple Plan

Is A Simple Plan scary?
MyCinema has not rated A Simple Plan for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch A Simple Plan in the US?
A Simple Plan streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is A Simple Plan?
A Simple Plan runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Is A Simple Plan suitable for kids?
A Simple Plan is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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