The Favor is a 1994 romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie and starring Elizabeth McGovern, Harley Jane Kozak, and Bill Pullman. The story follows two friends, Kathy and Emily, who are trying to spice up their mundane lives. Kathy is a housewife, and Emily is a career-driven journalist.
Kathy is feeling trapped in her marriage to Peter, a successful lawyer who is always busy working. She starts to daydream about her old boyfriend, Tom, whom she discovers is still in town. However, she knows she cannot act on her feelings due to her marriage. So, she confides in Emily and asks her to sleep with Tom and then report back to her.
Emily is apprehensive about the plan but eventually agrees and meets Tom. The two have a steamy encounter, and Emily reports back to Kathy that it was fantastic. However, this revelation makes things awkward between the two friends, and their friendship starts to suffer.
As the story progresses, Emily finds out she is pregnant and is unsure if the father is her longtime boyfriend, Elliot, or Tom. Meanwhile, Kathy's marriage is also falling apart, and she finds herself attracted to Elliot.
The film explores the themes of infidelity, friendship, and the consequences of our actions. It is a light and fun movie that will keep the audience entertained.