About this release
Lonely, cheerful mommy blogger Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) becomes obsessed with Emily (Blake Lively), the chic, mysterious new mother to the neighborhood. When Emily disappears, Stephanie pieces together clues left behind by her friend while also caring for Emily's son, Nicky, and unwisely getting involved with Emily's handsome yet suspicious husband Sean (Henry Golding). Directed by Paul Feig. Based on Darcey Bell's 2017 novel of the same name.
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Disc 1
UHD
A Simple Favor (2018)
117 min
ComedyThrillerMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Paul Feig
Writer
Jessica Sharzer
Paul Feig
Cast
Anna Kendrickas Stephanie Smothers
Blake Livelyas Emily Nelson
Henry Goldingas Sean Townsend
Rupert Friendas Dennis Nylon
Linda Cardellinias Diana Hyland
Bashir Salahuddinas Detective Summervile
Danielle Bourgonas Grace, Stephanie's Mom
Kelly McCormackas Stacy
Andrew Rannellsas Darren
Ian Hoas Nicky Nelson
Cinematographer
John Schwartzman
Composer
Theodore Shapiro
Editor
Brent White
Producer
Paul Feig
Jessie Henderson
Disc 2
BDA Simple Favor (2018)
117 min
ComedyThrillerMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Paul Feig
Writer
Jessica Sharzer
Paul Feig
Cast
Anna Kendrickas Stephanie Smothers
Blake Livelyas Emily Nelson
Henry Goldingas Sean Townsend
Rupert Friendas Dennis Nylon
Linda Cardellinias Diana Hyland
Bashir Salahuddinas Detective Summervile
Danielle Bourgonas Grace, Stephanie's Mom
Kelly McCormackas Stacy
Andrew Rannellsas Darren
Ian Hoas Nicky Nelson
Cinematographer
John Schwartzman
Composer
Theodore Shapiro
Editor
Brent White
Producer
Paul Feig
Jessie Henderson
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 1, 2026