The Forgiven Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 11, 2018

The Forgiven

Release Date: Friday, March 9, 2018 NYC/LA Friday, March 16, 2018 Expansion

Director: Roland Joffe

Starring: Forest Whitaker • Eric Bana • Jeff Gum

N/A Thriller N/A

4.24 / 5.0

51% WILL SEE 49% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Whitaker) is appointed to head a nationwide investigation, he’s summoned to a maximum-security prison by a notorious murderer seeking clemency (Bana). Inside the brutal prison walls, Tutu is drawn into a dangerous, life-changing battle with the cunning criminal.

Thriller Based on Play True Story

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Who stars in The Forgiven – Cast List

Forest Whitaker
... Desmond Tutu

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Eric Bana
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Jeff Gum
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Who is making The Forgiven – Crew List

A look at The Forgiven behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roland Joffe last helmed The Lovers and There Be Dragons.

Director: Roland Joffe
Screenwriters: Michael Ashton
Roland Joffe

Studio: Saban Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Forgiven

Key Facts

A STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND TUTU: This timely, compelling and intelligent film, movingly, and above all humanely, captures what it felt like to be working with those selfless members of the TRC who strove, often against the odds, to help bring both truth and reconciliation to the ordinary people of South Africa. The film is a tribute to the remarkable and healing power of forgiveness and the outstanding compassion and courage of those who offered love and forgiveness as an antidote to hate and inhumanity. This is not only a film about a certain time and place, it is a pean of hope to humanity at large.
Based on the true story and play by Michael Ashton.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2017

Completed

Changed The Forgiven movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production starts September 2016.

Nov 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2016.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Archbishop and the Antichrist
Language: English

The Forgiven Trailers and Clips

The Forgiven

Theatrical Trailer

The Forgiven Release Date: When was the film released?

The Forgiven was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, March 9 , 2018. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including A Wrinkle in Time, The Strangers: Prey at Night and The Hurricane Heist.

The Forgiven DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Forgiven is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, November 06, 2018. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Forgiven today on Amazon.

The Forgiven Digital Release Date

The Forgiven is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, March 16, 2018. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.