A Simple Favor is rated R for a number of reasons. The film includes violence language and sexual content.
Violence:
The film includes a scene in which a character is stabbed to death. There is also a scene in which a character is shot.
Language:
The film includes several instances of profanity.
Sexual Content:
The film includes a scene in which two characters kiss. There is also a scene in which a character is shown nude from the waist up.
Is A Simple Favor rated R because of its language or its content?
Answer: Its content.
The film contains scenes of violence sexuality and nudity.