The Unforgivable
2021, English. Directed by Nora Fingscheidt.
No one walks free of their 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nora FingscheidtDirector
- Sandra BullockRuth Slater
- Viola DavisLiz Ingram
- Vincent D'OnofrioJohn Ingram
- Jon BernthalBlake
- Richard ThomasMichael Malcolm
- Linda EmondRachel Malcolm
- Aisling FranciosiKatherine Malcolm
- Emma NelsonEmily Malcolm
- Will PullenSteve Whelan
- Tom GuiryKeith Whelan
- Jess McLeodHannah Whelan
- Rob MorganVincent Cross
Details
- Released
- 24 November 2021
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, Courtenay Miles
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What The Unforgivable is based on
The Unforgivable is based on Unforgiven, a 2009 television series by Sally Wainwright.
Television series · 2009
Unforgiven
By Sally Wainwright
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The Unforgivable: quick answers
Is The Unforgivable worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unforgivable?
The Unforgivable runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Unforgivable have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Unforgivable. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Unforgivable parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Unforgivable is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Unforgivable on?
The Unforgivable is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unforgivable?
If you liked The Unforgivable, try A Score to Settle, Convict, Stranger on the Third Floor.
Who directed The Unforgivable?
The Unforgivable (2021) was directed by Nora Fingscheidt and stars Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio.
What is The Unforgivable based on?
The Unforgivable is based on Unforgiven, a 2009 television series by Sally Wainwright.