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An Unfinished Life

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2005 | 108 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Stoic and heartbroken, Einar Gilkyson quietly lives in the rugged Wyoming ranchlands alongside his only trusted friend, Mitch Bradley. One day, the woman he blames for the death of his only son arrives at his door broke, desperate, and with a granddaughter he's never known. But even as buried anger and accusations resurface, the way is opened for unexpected connection, adventure, and forgiveness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $30 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 131K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lasse Hallström

  • Robert RedfordEinar Gilkyson
  • Jennifer LopezJean Gilkyson
  • Morgan FreemanMitch Bradley
  • Becca GardnerGriff Gilkyson
  • Josh LucasCrane Curtis
  • Damian LewisGary Winston
  • Camryn ManheimNina
  • Lynda BoydKitty
  • Rob HayterDeputy
  • P. Lynn JohnsonShelter Supervisor