8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Simple Plan (1998)
A Simple Plan (1998)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around the corrupting influence of greed and temptation on individual morality and family bonds, a universal theme that does not align with a specific political ideology. The narrative primarily focuses on the tragic consequences of personal choices rather than systemic critiques or political solutions.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on a crime thriller plot driven by individual choices and consequences, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
A Simple Plan (1998) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The plot centers exclusively on the moral decay of individuals driven by greed and fear after discovering a hidden fortune, with no narrative elements touching upon queer identity or issues.
The film "A Simple Plan" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a crime thriller involving two brothers and a friend who discover a crashed plane with a large sum of money, leading to a series of escalating moral compromises and violent events.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A Simple Plan" is an adaptation of a novel by Scott B. Smith. A review of the main characters from the source material and their portrayal in the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
Based on the source novel, the main characters' races are consistent with their portrayals in the 1998 film adaptation. There are no instances where a character established as one race in the source material is depicted as a different race on screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
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9.1
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