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The Unforgivable

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
124K
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POPULARITY
1,489
337
Sandra Bullock in The Unforgivable (2021)
Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past. Facing severe judgment from the place she once called home, her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind.

Starring Sandra Bullock, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond, Aisling Franciosi, Rob Morgan, and Viola Davis.
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A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

  • Director
    • Nora Fingscheidt
  • Writers
    • Peter Craig
    • Hillary Seitz
    • Courtenay Miles
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Viola Davis
    • Vincent D'Onofrio
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    124K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,489
    337
    • Director
      • Nora Fingscheidt
    • Writers
      • Peter Craig
      • Hillary Seitz
      • Courtenay Miles
    • Stars
      • Sandra Bullock
      • Viola Davis
      • Vincent D'Onofrio
    • 964User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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    The Unforgivable: Take The Case
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    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Ruth Slater
    Viola Davis
    Viola Davis
    • Liz Ingram
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • John Ingram
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Blake
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Michael Malcolm
    Linda Emond
    Linda Emond
    • Rachel Malcolm
    Aisling Franciosi
    Aisling Franciosi
    • Katherine Malcolm
    Emma Nelson
    Emma Nelson
    • Emily Malcolm
    Will Pullen
    Will Pullen
    • Steve Whelan
    Tom Guiry
    Tom Guiry
    • Keith Whelan
    • (as Thomas Guiry)
    Jess McLeod
    Jess McLeod
    • Hannah Whelan
    • (as Jessica McLeod)
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Vincent Cross
    Andrew Francis
    Andrew Francis
    • Corey
    W. Earl Brown
    W. Earl Brown
    • Mac Whelan
    Neli Kastrinos
    Neli Kastrinos
    • Katie (5 Yrs)
    Orlando Lucas
    Orlando Lucas
    • Ryan Ingram
    Jude Wilson
    Jude Wilson
    • Daniel Ingram
    Paul Moniz de Sa
    Paul Moniz de Sa
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    • Director
      • Nora Fingscheidt
    • Writers
      • Peter Craig
      • Hillary Seitz
      • Courtenay Miles
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews964

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    7RM851222

    Good story and acting

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    I liked "The Unforgivable" (2021) for its good story and good acting. It was a bit predictable yes, and a bit manipulative story, but at the end of the day this was a good movie.

    Sandra Bullock was very good in this film. I quickly believed to her character and started rooting for her. And like i said the story turned out to be not as original as maybe it was intended - at least for me personally, i did enjoy this movie.

    Overall, at running time almost 2 hours "The Unforgivable" was superbly paced - i wasn't bored for moment and good story, solid directing, writing, and very good acting by its lead kept me invested in this film till the very end.
    8Calicodreamin

    Emotional

    I was emotionally invested in this film, which delivered in all the feels. The characters were incredibly well acted and with depth that drew you into the storyline. Well made and unexpected.
    7iamjamalwhite

    great work by Bullock

    She does a great job looking like a tough criminal, reminds me of Monster with Therron. Believable in the part. The great reveal and twist leave you stunned. The whole thing is well done. The dude in a wig at the half-way house was unnecessary work moment that distracted from the whole movie. The end will leave you in tears. This is not for the kids. Some language and situations that are rough. Overall a great ride.
    7frank-liesenborgs

    Why the negative reviews? Just enjoy this rollercoaster.

    "The Unforgivable" is a story about moving forward, about learning to reassess judgments and misjudgements. Script and story are a remake of acclaimed three-part British miniseries "Unforgiving" from 2009. Produced by Sandra Bullock and music by Hans Zimmer. A cast to say WOW and a story that might be a remake but will never be boring. With fantastic acting from Vincent D'Onofrio (John Ingram), Rob Morgan (Vincent Cross), Sandra Bullock (Ruth), Viola Davis (Liz) and the always good Jon Bernthal (Blake). Jon Bernthal should have had more screen time but with a cast like this it would be difficult. The movie starts slow to have a very strong finish. The 112 minutes movie will be over before you know. And you will have loved everything, from the acting, the score / music by Hans Zimmer, the cinematography and the fact that you are watching a movie. A must see!
    8Horror_Flick_Fanatic

    One of her best performance.

    Sandra Bullock has incredible acting chops. She really knows how to draw out emotions from the viewer with her subtle facial nuisances and body language. She just doesn't read out lines from the script; She breaths life into them. She gives her characters dimension. Even though this is a television movie, this is one of her best acting roles. I lovely story of sacrifice and focusing on what is important to family. She is a strong person who stands tall despite condemnation from society's judgement.

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    • Trivia
      This movie was originally announced in 2010. Producer Graham King very much wanted Angelina Jolie to play Ruth Slater, and hired Christopher McQuarrie to write a script tailored specifically for her. She never officially signed on, and over the next few years the movie went through various other writers and directors, including McQuarrie and Scott Frank, before stalling. It went back into development in 2019.
    • Goofs
      When Katherine arrives on the stage, she puts down a backpack. During her final note, we get a back shot of the piano and the backpack is no where to be seen.
    • Quotes

      Vincent Cross: And clean yourself up a little. Act like I'm teaching you something.

    • Connections
      Remake of Unforgiven (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Everything in Its Right Place
      Written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway

      Performed by Katia Labèque (as Katia Labeque)

      Produced by Bryce Dessner

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Persian
    • Also known as
      • Imperdonable
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Construction Film
      • Fortis Films
      • GK Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,062
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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