The Unforgiveable is a 2021 drama movie written by Peter Craig and directed by Nora Fingscheidt. The film stars Sandra Bullock as the main character. While it was released in a few theaters back in November, it is set for a Netflix debut soon. It follows the story of a woman who has been released from prison after being locked up for a violent crime. She attempts to navigate and build her new life, but her past comes back to haunt her. Hence, it is a moving portrait of human struggle. Read on to find out all we know about the film.
The Unforgiveable: Plot and Cast
The movie is a film remake of the ITV mini series of the same name. The official synopsis of the movie reads as follows:
“Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (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.”
Therefore it will surely be a movie that is an emotional watch. Ruth has killed two police officers as a teen. Now her sister Katie has been adopted but she can’t contact her. Ruth has to figure out how to rebuild her life while she tries to grapple with her cast and seek forgiveness and redemption.
As for the cast, Sandra Bullock plays the role of Ruth Slater, the released predator. The list also includes other big names such as Viola Davis, John Bernthal, Vincent D’Onofrio, Richard Thomas and Linda Emond.
The Unforgiveable: Release Date and Trailer
The film was released to limited theaters on Nov 24 due to the pandemic. It will soon be available for streaming on Netflix. The date to be noted is December 10. Watch the trailer for The Unforgiveable below:
A Netflix subscription will be required to watch the show.