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The Favor

1994Movie1 h 37 minR

ComedyRomance
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes27%21%

A romantic, intriguing comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Two Women. Three Men. One Secret.

On the eve of her high school reunion, bored housewife Kathy convinces her single best friend Emily to seduce her old flame Tom, so she can get all the juicy details. But when Emily falls for Tom, it's like high school all over again!

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Adultery
  • Friendship
  • High School Reunion
  • Mistakes
  • Second Chances
  • Suburban Setting
  • 1990s

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Donald Petrie
Written by
Sara Parriott, Josann McGibbon
Produced by
Lauren Shuler Donner
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 29, 1994 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
April 29, 1994
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
83 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Favor?"

Questions about The Favor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Favor?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Favor streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Favor worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 51).

Will The Favor make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Favor good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Favor a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.