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Sue Buttons is an overlooked woman whose life changes when she finds her husband in bed with another person, an event that causes him to suffer a fatal heart attack. After burying the body, Sue finds herself enjoying the sudden public attention and fame that comes with having a missing spouse. However, her new status brings unwanted scrutiny as she attempts to hide the truth from local police, criminals, and her own sister, a news anchor seeking a major story.

This crime comedy drama was directed by Tate Taylor, following his previous works including The Help, Get On Up, The Girl on the Train, Ma, and Ava. Produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, Tate Taylor, and John Norris, the film features a lead performance by Allison Janney, with a supporting cast that includes Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina, Wanda Sykes, and Ellen Barkin.

The movie was a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States, involving companies such as Ingenious Media and United Artists. Audience reception on TMDB shows a rating of 5.9/10 based on 234 votes. This is higher than the rating provided by film critics, who gave the movie a 4.1/10 across 37 reviews.