The Favor (1994) Direct

The film's strength lies in its ensemble, many of whom were on the brink of superstardom:

The story centers on Kathy (played by ), a married woman who can't stop wondering about "the one who got away"—her high school boyfriend, Tom. Unable to act on her curiosity without ruining her marriage, she asks her best friend Emily ( Elizabeth McGovern ) to track him down and sleep with him as a "favor," so Kathy can live vicariously through the details.

as Kathy: The relatable but obsessive lead caught between her stable life and a vivid fantasy. The Favor (1994)

as Peter: Kathy’s husband, who is blissfully unaware (for a while) of the high-stakes curiosity happening behind his back.

as Elliott: Though not the lead, Pitt’s presence as Emily's boyfriend adds a layer of "too-good-to-be-true" '90s charm. Why Watch It Today? The film's strength lies in its ensemble, many

as Emily: The friend who agrees to the bizarre request, only to find herself in a complicated romantic triangle.

: From the fashion to the pacing, it captures a specific era of mid-budget filmmaking that focuses on dialogue and character dynamics rather than CGI. as Peter: Kathy’s husband, who is blissfully unaware

: The Favor is a lighthearted, if slightly absurd, look at the consequences of good intentions and the danger of living in the past. It’s a perfect "Sunday afternoon" movie for anyone who misses the simpler days of romantic dramedies.