A Simple Plan
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.
Critics Sentiment
Hank kills Jacob when he cannot live with their crimes
Lou drunkenly demands his share and threatens exposure
The film jumps from Lou's somewhat stereotypical threatening behavior to the shocking and masterfully executed shootout sequence that devastates multiple characters.
A Simple Plan builds steadily from its compelling premise through increasingly tense moral compromises, reaching devastating emotional peaks in its final act. Critics consistently praised the performances, particularly Billy Bob Thornton's, and Raimi's restrained direction that builds to a powerfully bleak conclusion. The film maintains strong audience engagement throughout while delivering a haunting meditation on greed and moral decay.
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Billy Bob Thornton
Jacob Mitchell
Bill Paxton
Hank Mitchell
Bridget Fonda
Sarah Mitchell
Brent Briscoe
Lou Chambers
Jack Walsh
Tom Butler
Chelcie Ross
Carl Jenkins
Becky Ann Baker
Nancy Chambers
Gary Cole
Baxter
Bob Davis
FBI Agent Renkins
Peter Syvertsen
FBI Agent Freemont
Tom Carey
Dwight Stephanson
John Paxton
Mr. Schmitt
Marie Mathay
News Reporter
Paul Magers
Anchorman
Joan Steffend
Anchorwoman
Jill Sayre
Hospital Nurse
Wayne A. Evenson
Bartender
Tim Storms
Drinker
Terry Hempleman
Dead Pilot
Jay Gjernes
Bearded Man
Crew
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