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Netflix: Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively's A Simple Favor became the #1 movie in the US

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick joined forces in 2018 to bring to life a story full of suspense, comedy and elegance. This week, "A Simple Favor" became the most-watched on Netflix US. Here are the details.

Blake Lively in A Simple Favor.
© IMDbBlake Lively in A Simple Favor.

Netflix has once again refreshed its Top 10 of the most-watched movies, and this time it’s a suspense thriller that has been one of the most praised releases of 2018, which will soon have a sequel with its protagonists.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are the ones who bring the main characters to life in “A Simple Favor“, the new No. 1 trend on the platform in the United States, surpassing Marvel’s Madame Web.

The drama not only combines elements of comedy and even action, but it also offers an intriguing and full of surprises cinematic experience, presenting unexpected twists and an elegant visual style.

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A Simple Favor ranked No. 1 movie on Netflix US

A Simple Favor” is the latest trend on Netflix, and despite not being a new release, as it debuted on the big screen in 2018, it has become the most-watched movie on the platform in the United States.

Flix Patrol reported that the drama directed by Paul Feig and based on the novel of the same name written by Darcey Bell, was recently added to the catalog and within days has surpassed other popular titles.

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The story revolves around the disappearance of Emily Nelson, an elegant and enigmatic mother, and the intrigue that follows when her new friend Stephanie Ward, who tries to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

The relationship between the characters played by Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick is crucial to the plot, as Stephanie finds herself increasingly trapped in a world of secrets and lies while investigating Emily’s disappearance.

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The production received praise for its well-constructed intrigue, elegant visual style, and the strong performances of its main cast, highlighting the chemistry and dynamic between its two female leads.

Thanks to its incredible success, which has been confirmed as a cult classic for the genre after a few years, the arrival of a sequel has been confirmed, with Lively and Kendrick returning.

Ariadna, a Journalism graduate from Tea and Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been a key member of the Spoiler US team since its inception in 2023, where she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, cinema, interviews, television programs, lifestyle, celebrity news, influencers, streaming platforms, pop culture, and reality shows. Before her role at Spoiler US, Ariadna joined Bolavip US in 2022, contributing to a diverse array of content areas. Her career began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, and she has also written about various cultural events for Spoiler Latinoamerica in 2023. With over three years of experience in journalism across various media outlets, Ariadna continues to broaden her expertise and impact in the field.

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