Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Name: Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Genre: Drama, Crime, Comedy
Released: 2018-10-19
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Ben Falcone, Gregory Korostishevsky

2018, English. Directed by Marielle Heller.

Her greatest work will be her biggest crime.

When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

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Runtime: 1h 46m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 1,397 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released: 19 October 2018
Country: United States of America
Written by: Nicole Holofcener, Jeff Whitty
Box office: $8.6M

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What Can You Ever Forgive Me? is based on

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is based on Can You Ever Forgive Me?, a novel by Lee Israel.

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Is Can You Ever Forgive Me? worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,397 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Can You Ever Forgive Me??

Can You Ever Forgive Me? runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).

Does Can You Ever Forgive Me? have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Can You Ever Forgive Me? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Can You Ever Forgive Me? on?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Can You Ever Forgive Me??

If you liked Can You Ever Forgive Me?, try Casino Jack, Small Apartments, The Wolf of Wall Street.

Who directed Can You Ever Forgive Me??

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) was directed by Marielle Heller and stars Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells.

What is Can You Ever Forgive Me? based on?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is based on Can You Ever Forgive Me?, a novel by Lee Israel.