The Unforgivable Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 4, 2022

The Unforgivable

Release Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Limited Friday, December 10, 2021 Netflix

Director: Nora Fingscheidt

Starring: Sandra Bullock • Viola Davis • Aisling Franciosi • Rob Morgan • Vincent D'Onofrio

R Drama 1 hr, 52 m

4.14 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past and her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind.

Drama

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Who stars in The Unforgivable – Cast List

Sandra Bullock
... Ruth Slater

Practical Magic 2, Lost City of D
Viola Davis
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Prisoners
A
Aisling Franciosi
Twinless, Speak No Evil
R
Rob Morgan
Signing Tony Raymond, Greyhound
Vincent D'Onofrio
Caught Stealing, Escape Plan
J
Jon Bernthal
The Odyssey, The Account 2
L
Linda Emond
Gemini Man, Julie & Julia
R
Richard Thomas
Christmas vs. The Walters
E
Emma Nelson
Where'd You Go Bernadette?

Who is making The Unforgivable – Crew List

A look at The Unforgivable behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nora Fingscheidt last helmed The Outrun. The film's writer Peter Craig last penned Gladiator II and Top Gun: Maverick.

Director: Nora Fingscheidt
Screenwriters: Peter Craig
Hillary Seitz
Courtenay Miles
Producers: Sandra Bullock
Veronica Ferres
Graham King

Studios: Netflix Originals
Production Company: Fortis Films
GK Films

Production – What we know about the The Unforgivable

Key Facts

The film was shot at Canadian Motion Picture Park Studios in British Columbia, Canada (8/25/2021).
Based on the 2009 British miniseries "Unforgiven."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2021

Completed

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

Aug 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted
Runtime: 1 hr, 52 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Unforgiven
Language: English

The Unforgivable Trailers and Clips

The Unforgivable

Official Trailer

The Unforgivable Release Date: When was the film released?

The Unforgivable was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, November 24 , 2021. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Encanto, House of Gucci and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. As a limited release, The Unforgivable was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Unforgivable Digital Release Date

The Unforgivable is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.