A Simple Plan
1998 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary
7.2/10
Rating
121 min
Runtime
1998
Release Year
Sam Raimi
Director
Cast
Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, Jack Walsh
Quick Synopsis
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.
Full Plot Summary of 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.
