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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.

Top Cast

  • Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy Bob Thornton

    Jacob Mitchell

  • Bill Paxton

    Bill Paxton

    Hank Mitchell

  • Bridget Fonda

    Bridget Fonda

    Sarah Mitchell

  • Brent Briscoe

    Brent Briscoe

    Lou Chambers

  • Jack Walsh

    Jack Walsh

    Tom Butler

  • Chelcie Ross

    Chelcie Ross

    Carl Jenkins

  • Becky Ann Baker

    Becky Ann Baker

    Nancy Chambers

  • Gary Cole

    Gary Cole

    Baxter

  • Bob Davis

    Bob Davis

    FBI Agent Renkins

Overview

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.

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