The Unforgivable (2021)
A woman re-enters a gritty world that refuses to forgive her past, carrying a heavy, suspenseful melancholy.
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.
How intense is The Unforgivable?
The Unforgivable has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Unforgivable feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Unforgivable
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Is The Unforgivable for you?
Is The Unforgivable scary?
No. The Unforgivable is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Unforgivable gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Unforgivable sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Unforgivable OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Unforgivable?
The Unforgivable runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream The Unforgivable?
The Unforgivable is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Unforgivable have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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