Though critically acclaimed, "A Simple Favor" was only a modest success when it was first released back in 2018, grossing just under $100 million at the box office before releasing quietly on DVD after a few months. "A Simple Favor" is streaming on Netflix However, it looks like this movie is experiencing a second life thanks to Netflix, as this thriller was recently added to the streamer's library in May 2024 and immediately rocketed to the top of the streamers' daily most-watched films list. If you, like many others, are just now discovering this stylish, twisty thriller for the first time, and find yourself hungry for more suspenseful films, here are a few movies like "A Simple Favor" that might fit the bill.
One of the most influential thrillers of the past decade, "Gone Girl" follows the mysterious disappearance of Amy Dunne, following the celebration of her fifth wedding anniversary with husband Nick. As detectives and the media try to unravel what happened to Amy, secrets begin to surface that paint Nick in an increasingly suspicious light. This begins to fuel a media frenzy that culminates in a shocking final act that will have viewers questioning their own biases not only concerning the events of the film but in their own lives as well.
Watch on Apple TV Plus A classic story about obsessive and manipulative relationships, "The Talented Mr. Ripley" follows Tom Ripley, a down-on-his-luck young man who takes advantage of mistaken identity to fake a connection with Dicki.
