10 Movies to Watch Before ‘Another Simple Favor’ Premieres
From cocktails to crime scenes, these stylish, twisted thrillers and comedies set the tone for Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick’s fashionable return.
The cocktails are colder, the secrets are deeper, and the fashion is sharper — and that means one thing: Another Simple Favor is almost here.
The glitzy sequel to Paul Feig’s 2018 suburban noir comedy-thriller A Simple Favor drops May 1 exclusively on Prime Video, bringing back the lethal charm of Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in a stylish murder mystery set on the stunning island of Capri. Emily and Stephanie reunite for a lavish old-money wedding, where betrayal and bloodshed are on the guest list.
To get into the perfectly dressed chaos, we’ve handpicked 10 movies streaming on Prime Video that echo the mystery, mischief, and fashion-forward flair of Another Simple Favor. Whether it’s killer friendships, glamorous crimes, or women plotting behind designer sunglasses, these titles will set the mood.
1. A Simple Favor (2018)
Lionsgate
Because yes, you need to rewatch the original.
Paul Feig’s sharp, campy take on suburban thriller tropes introduced the unforgettable bond between vlogger mom Stephanie and icy PR exec Emily. Think: haute couture meets Hitchcock. Before the sequel lands in Italy, revisit where it all began—with secrets, martinis, and a twist you didn’t see coming.
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2. Gone Girl (2014)
20th century Studios
Marriage, media, and manipulation—welcome to the Amy Dunne school of power.
David Fincher’s razor-sharp psychological thriller follows a woman who disappears on her anniversary—only to leave the world, and her husband, spiraling. Twisty, smart, and endlessly rewatchable, Gone Girl is the high-gloss chaos you need before Another Simple Favor reintroduces its own master of misdirection.
Watch on Prime Video
3. Clue (1985)
Paramount Pictures
Camp, chaos, and multiple endings—because one murder is never enough.
This cult classic remains one of the most stylish whodunits ever made. If you loved the way A Simple Favor mixed elegance with eccentricity, Clue’s retro mansion, killer wardrobe, and ensemble cast will be your appetizer before Italy’s wedding-turned-murder.
Watch on Prime Video
4. The Lovebirds (2020)
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani in “The Lovebirds.” Credit:Skip Bolen/Netflix
A couple, a cover-up, and a crime they did not commit.
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are electric in this screwball murder romp about a couple trying to clear their names after a very unfortunate incident involving a bicycle and a dead guy. Like Another Simple Favor, it’s equal parts romantic comedy and stylish criminal chaos.
Watch on Prime Video
5. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
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Before Emily Nelson served us pinstripes and poison, Miranda Priestly walked so she could slay.
This fashion-world drama about the ruthless glamour of New York publishing is less murder-y, but the vibes are immaculate. And let’s be honest: Blake Lively would 100% be on Runway’s best-dressed list.
Watch on Prime Video
6. Death on the Nile (2022)
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A wedding, a yacht, and at least one dead guest. Sound familiar?
Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie adaptation drips with diamonds, deceit, and scenic views. It’s a murder mystery where everyone looks suspicious in designer sunglasses—basically Another Simple Favor with more accents and ancient ruins.
Watch on Prime Video
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7. Promising Young Woman (2020)
Focus Features
Stylish revenge, weaponized charm, and a woman who won’t play nice.
Carey Mulligan’s haunting performance anchors this candy-colored dark comedy, which flips genre expectations at every turn. Fans of Emily Nelson’s calculated vengeance will find a kindred spirit here—just swap cocktails for cold-blooded retribution.
Watch on Prime Video
8. Saltburn (2023)
Amazon MGM Studios
An outsider gets invited into a world of wealth and depravity
Emerald Fennell’s decadent, divisive thriller is all about obsession, class, and the dark side of opulence. It’s the kind of twisted rich-people drama that belongs in conversation with Another Simple Favor—just with more absinthe.
Watch on Prime Video
9. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Paramount Pictures
Italy, murder, identity theft. The holy trinity.
Before Capri, there was Rome. This elegant psychological thriller follows a con artist as he weaves his way into the lives—and wardrobes—of the wealthy elite. If you love your crime with Euro summer vibes, this is an essential pre-watch.
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10. Hitchcock (2012)
Searchlight Pictures
A behind-the-scenes look at the man who made stylish suspense an art form.
Anthony Hopkins plays Alfred Hitchcock during the making of Psycho in this dramatized biopic. While not a thriller itself, it’s an insightful tribute to the man whose DNA runs through everything from Gone Girl to A Simple Favor.
Watch on Prime Video
Or Just Skip the Foreplay and Watch Another Simple Favor on May 1. Blake Lively. Anna Kendrick. Italy. Murder. What more could you want?
Another Simple Favor premieres exclusively on Prime Video on May 1, 2025. Don’t forget: it’s included with your Prime membership — or you can sign up here.
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