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A wickedly funny, chaotic crime caper that revels in its characters' desperation and absurdity, with a darkly satirical edge.

Directed by

Tate Taylor

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Crime

Starring

Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall

Tagline

Sue Buttons has one killer story

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, absurd and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Media, celebrity, crime, deception

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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