The Favor (1994) Apr 2026

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.

: 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. The Favor (1994)

If you ever find yourself deep in a rabbit hole of early '90s romantic comedies, you might stumble upon . Released on April 29, 1994, and directed by Donald Petrie , this film is a fascinating time capsule of pre-internet romance and "what-if" obsessions. The story centers on Kathy (played by ),

As you can imagine, this leads to a tangled web of lies, jealousy, and awkward situations that only a '90s rom-com could cook up. Cast & Characters It’s a perfect "Sunday afternoon" movie for anyone

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?

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