The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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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. Read More Read Less

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The Unforgivable proves Sandra Bullock is more than capable of playing against type, but her performance is wasted on a contrived and unrelentingly grim story.

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The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) In the 1970s, this would have been a film with Jimmy Caan directed by John Cassavetes, and it would have seemed much more true. Dec 24, 2021 Full Review The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Peter Rainer FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is awfully contrived, melodramatic, and nonsensical. Dec 24, 2021 Full Review The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald The original allows for variations in mood, while also giving its characters lives outside the narrow constraints of the main game. The film, in contrast, is all business and a bit of a plod. It's time for Bullock to cheer up. Rated: 3/5 Dec 23, 2021 Full Review The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Brian Rowe InSession Film This story of redemption, pain and regret could have been a maudlin slog with a lesser actress inhabiting Ruth Slater, but in the hands of Bullock, it’s simply a must-see. Rated: B+ May 3, 2023 Full Review The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (5) M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut The Unforgivable is just that, in almost every way. Rated: 2/5 Oct 21, 2022 Full Review The Unforgivable | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies While the ending undermines much of the gritty authenticity from earlier in the film, Bullock’s performance keeps us centered while reminding us of how good she can be with the right material. Rated: 3/5 Aug 16, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Penny C It was excellent as I expected and had me crying in the end. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/21 Full Review AL Sandra Bullock. Just awesome! Oscar caliber. Very intriguing story. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/21 Full Review Itsmedenise I absolutely loved this movie. Sandra Bullock is incredible. This movie was so good with some twists in it that may surprise you. So full of heart even in a tough as nails situation. INCREDIBLE! Will see again!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/21 Full Review Bruce J Disliked the ending. Should have gone a little bit further. Enjoyed seeing Sandra Bullock in a drama. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review Heather Very intense and moving. Sandra Bullock is outstanding! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/21 Full Review mikkik124 Sandra Bullock was great! We loved the movie Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nora Fingscheidt Director Sandra Bullock Ruth Slater Jon Bernthal Blake Vincent D'Onofrio John Ingram Viola Davis Liz Ingram Aisling Franciosi Katherine Malcolm
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Synopsis 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.

Director
Nora Fingscheidt

Producer
Sandra Bullock, Veronica Ferres, Graham King

Screenwriter
Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, Courtenay Miles

Distributor
Netflix

Production Co
Construction Film, GK Films, Fortis Films

Rating
R (Language and Violence)

Genre
Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 2021, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 10, 2021

Runtime
1h 52m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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