The Forgiven

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The Forgiven

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Released Jul 1, 2022

1h 57m

Drama

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Speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend an old friend's lavish weekend party, wealthy Londoners David and Jo Henninger (Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain) are involved in a tragic accident with a local teenage boy. Arriving late at the grand villa with the debauched party raging, the couple attempts to cover up the incident with the collusion of the local police. But when the boy's father arrives seeking justice, the stage is set for a tension-filled culture clash in which David and Jo must come to terms with their fateful act and its shattering consequences.

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Critics Consensus

The Forgiven often strays from an incisive critique of reckless privilege into a shallow display of bad behavior, although Ralph Fiennes' rakish performance packs plenty of sardonic bite.

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Jonathan Romney

Sight & Sound

Fiennes, as good as any living actor at portraying English desiccation, excels as David’s tender, scarred humanity is gradually released from his shell of colonialistic contempt.

Jan 27, 2025

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

The Forgiven takes the harder road, and actually proves more engrossing and haunting in retrospect than when you’re actually watching it. In an era of instant gratification, that, for all the film’s evident flaws, is still worth chin-stroking respect.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 3, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

This brutal clash of cultures forms the core of the drama.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 2, 2022

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Gavin Spoors

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

John Michael McDonagh is the latest filmmaker to tell audiences “rich people are bad!” with The Forgiven, but unfortunately he says little else.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2025

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Still, it’s a lot of fun, and perfect for anyone feeling envious of those whose luxury holidays look too good to be true on Instagram.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

I’m glad I saw the film, and I can give a mild recommendation to anyone who’s interested. Just know that there are stories that have utilized similar themes better, but there are also ones that have done it a lot worse.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 1, 2024

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Tony B

mildly intriguing lurid, mostly dull

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/12/22

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Sue

Great actors, beautiful scenery, story a little unbelievable

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/10/22

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Chad

This was such an interesting movie that has me thinking about the social context.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/09/22

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Mr. Hollywood

Tried to say a lot but ended up not saying much of anything. Saying that, it was an ok enjoyable film. Not great but hey for a Sunday afternoon to pass the time why not

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/08/22

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Carolyn J

Terrible, didnt get the plot

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/05/22

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Robert Barney

Too slow developing any plot... Most characters seem lost... 🤷🏻‍♂️

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/22

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Synopsis

Speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend an old friend's lavish weekend party, wealthy Londoners David and Jo Henninger (Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain) are involved in a tragic accident with a local teenage boy. Arriving late at the grand villa with the debauched party raging, the couple attempts to cover up the incident with the collusion of the local police. But when the boy's father arrives seeking justice, the stage is set for a tension-filled culture clash in which David and Jo must come to terms with their fateful act and its shattering consequences.

Director: John Michael McDonagh
Producer: John Michael McDonagh, Elizabeth Eves, Trevor Matthews, Nick Gordon
Screenwriter: John Michael McDonagh
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Assemble Media, Kasbah Films, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, House of Un-American Activities, Brookstreet Pictures, Lipsync
Rating: R (Drug Use|Brief Violence|Language Throughout|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $339.9K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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