Under the direction of Nora Fingscheidt, the recent 2021 release, The Unforgivable is a drama that has caught attention from all nooks and corners. The Hillary Seitz, Peter Craig, and Courtenay Miles written film is based on another miniseries by the name Unforgiven that was released in 2009. Starring Sandra Bullock, Vincent D’onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond, Rob Morgan, Viola Davis, and Aisling Francios in pivotal roles. The film revolves around a broken woman who is healing and recovering after being imprisoned for a violent crime she committed.
Considering the love that the film has garnered, here we are at Live Akhbar compiling a list of movies that are like the 2021 release Unforgivable.
Under the direction of Nora Fingscheidt, the recent 2021 release, The Unforgivable is a drama that has caught attention from all nooks and corners. The Hillary Seitz, Peter Craig, and Courtenay Miles written film is based on another miniseries by the name Unforgiven that was released in 2009. Starring Sandra Bullock, Vincent D’onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond, Rob Morgan, Viola Davis, and Aisling Francios in pivotal roles. The film revolves around a broken woman who is healing and recovering after being imprisoned for a violent crime she committed.
Movies Like The Unforgivable
1. Lion (2016)
Lion is a film that explores various emotional barriers and takes us through a journey of discovery. The plot revolves around our protagonist who got separated from his family as a kid and is now on a mission to rebuild the connections he once lost.
The parallel between ‘The Unforgivable’ and this film is how both the films have protagonists whose pasts overpower their present. The film is partly inspired by real-life and partly by a book called “A Long Way Home” written by Saroo Brierley.
Lion is a film that explores various emotional barriers and takes us through a journey of discovery. The plot revolves around our protagonist who got separated from his family as a kid and is now on a mission to rebuild the connections he once lost.
The parallel between ‘The Unforgivable’ and this film is how both the films have protagonists whose pasts overpower their present. The film is partly inspired by real-life and partly by a book called “A Long Way Home” written by Saroo Brierley.
2. Paris, Texas (1984)
The protagonist in Paris, Texas is a drifter whose life is the very manifestation of drama. The film follows his life as he must mend his broken relationships with his younger son and brother. The journey that he overtook resembles the one that Ruth took to find his sister Katherine. If you have watched and appreciated “The Unforgivable”, you must give this one a watch, too.
The protagonist in Paris, Texas is a drifter whose life is the very manifestation of drama. The film follows his life as he must mend his broken relationships with his younger son and brother. The journey that he overtook resembles the one that Ruth took to find his sister Katherine. If you have watched and appreciated “The Unforgivable”, you must give this one a watch, too.
3. Healing (2014)
Convict Viktor Kahdem is serving his final days of imprisonment at a low-security prison farm. An unexpected turn arises when the criminals develop a connection with an injured wedge-tail eagle. The film touches deeply upon the themes of healing, much like in “The Unforgivable”. It follows their journey as they set out together to heal.
Convict Viktor Kahdem is serving his final days of imprisonment at a low-security prison farm. An unexpected turn arises when the criminals develop a connection with an injured wedge-tail eagle. The film touches deeply upon the themes of healing, much like in “The Unforgivable”. It follows their journey as they set out together to heal.
4. Changeling (2008)
Based in the 1920s, Changeling is a film that has set its ground on ‘real-life events’. It revolves around the story of a mother who must reunite with the son she deeply misses. Even as the realization hits her that the boy is not hers she convinces them of the opposite. Even after being deemed mentally unfit, her search for her son continues. If the story of “Changeling” stuck with you. You should surely give this one a watch.
Based in the 1920s, Changeling is a film that has set its ground on ‘real-life events’. It revolves around the story of a mother who must reunite with the son she deeply misses. Even as the realization hits her that the boy is not hers she convinces them of the opposite. Even after being deemed mentally unfit, her search for her son continues. If the story of “Changeling” stuck with you. You should surely give this one a watch.
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5. The Reader (2008)
A student. An elder woman. The Reader is a film that spans through a timeline of years. The screenplay has been written meticulously well. Decades have passed when the student stumbles upon his teenage love at a courtroom trial where she is the accused. The film has a multitude of layers that have been brilliantly executed. If you are a fan of “The Unforgivable” you will surely enjoy watching “The Reader”.
A student. An elder woman. The Reader is a film that spans through a timeline of years. The screenplay has been written meticulously well. Decades have passed when the student stumbles upon his teenage love at a courtroom trial where she is the accused. The film has a multitude of layers that have been brilliantly executed. If you are a fan of “The Unforgivable” you will surely enjoy watching “The Reader”.
6. Secrets And Lies (1996)
Secrets and Lies is a heart-wrenching story where our protagonist sets out on a journey of rekindling her relationship with her mother after her adoptive parents pass away. The story is engaging as it breaks one’s heart to see how the mother has moved on with her life since childbirth. Laden with awards and nominations, the film is a must-watch for “The Unforgivable” lovers.
Secrets and Lies is a heart-wrenching story where our protagonist sets out on a journey of rekindling her relationship with her mother after her adoptive parents pass away. The story is engaging as it breaks one’s heart to see how the mother has moved on with her life since childbirth. Laden with awards and nominations, the film is a must-watch for “The Unforgivable” lovers.
7. Passing (2021)
Passing is a deeply emotional account of interracial friendships that works as an undertone in this film about reconnecting with old friends. The film follows the two main characters as they experience fully their journeys. Reconciliation of childhood with one’s present is an ongoing theme in the movie. It will make for a tough watch but is a must-watch for sure.
Passing is a deeply emotional account of interracial friendships that works as an undertone in this film is about reconnecting with old friends. The film follows the two main characters as they experience fully their journeys. Reconciliation of childhood with one’s present is an ongoing theme in the movie. It will make for a tough watch but is a must-watch for sure.
8. Bad Girl (2012)
Bad Girl is a drama where the protagonist discovers her pregnancy around the same time as her mother falling ill. The film revolves around her journey through the nine months full of emotional turmoil. Bad Girl is a drama where the protagonist discovers her pregnancy around the same time as her mother falling ill. The film revolves around her journey through the nine months full of emotional turmoil.
9. Forgive Me (2006)
Forgive Me is a French drama where the protagonist is seen doing suspenseful and irksome acts by opening a barrel of worms when filming a documentary on her family that she plans to show to her son. Violette, the protagonist un layers the secrets of her family one after the other. Forgive Me is a French drama where the protagonist is seen doing suspenseful and irksome acts by opening a barrel of worms when filming a documentary on her family that she plans to show to her son. Violette, the protagonist un layers the secrets of her family one after the other.
10. Balancing Act (2012)
Just like its title, the movie revolves around a municipal employee who has cheated on his wife but now needs to find out a way to support his family and himself.
Under the direction of Nora Fingscheidt, the recent 2021 release, The Unforgivable is a drama that has caught attention from all nooks and corners. The Hillary Seitz, Peter Craig, and Courtenay Miles written film is based on another miniseries by the name Unforgiven that was released in 2009. Starring Sandra Bullock, Vincent D’onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond, Rob Morgan, Viola Davis, and Aisling Francios in pivotal roles. The film revolves around a broken woman who is healing and recovering after being imprisoned for a violent crime she committed.
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