The Forgiven
Seen it?2022 | 117 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a random accident reverberates through the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Michael McDonagh
- Ralph FiennesDavid Henninger
- Jessica ChastainJo Henninger
- Matt SmithRichard Galloway
- Caleb Landry JonesDally Margolis
- Abbey LeeCody
- Christopher AbbottTom Day
- Marie-Josée CrozeIsabelle
- Alex JenningsLord Swanthorne
- Saïd TaghmaouiAnouar
- David McSavageWilliam Joyce