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The Mitchell family deal with the devastating aftermath of an act of sexual abuse committed by a member of their own family who, after two years, is about to leave prison.

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Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times While the performances are outstanding all round — Friel, in particular, is brilliantly brittle and fierce — there is a sense that it doesn't quite deliver what it needs to. Rated: 3/5 Aug 8, 2025 Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) If any up-and-coming actor wants a masterclass in restrained acting then they should study [Bobby Schofield's] eloquent silences, the way he can make a husky, sullen, mumbled Scouse “yeah” heavily pregnant with meaning. Rated: 4/5 Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) It was a powerfully brave performance, but Joe remained sullen, self-pitying, manipulative and disloyal, unable to think of anything but the suffering he had both caused and endured. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent It’s a lot to pack into 105 minutes, with the result that Unforgivable, while gripping and harrowing, feels overloaded and uneven, with a rushed ending. Jul 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike P An unflinching and gripping look at an almost impossibly difficult subject. Incredibly well acted and written. Bleak, yet with some redemption and closure. Wisely doesn't attempt to provide definitive answers or solutions. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Bill A Some superb casting and strong, believable performances throughout. The film handles a tough subject with real skill —right up until the final 10 minutes, when it unfortunately slips into an unconvincing and oddly implausible anticlimax. Worth a watch.... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Peter R Typically gripping Jimmy Mcgovern drama Thought provoking masterclass in drama Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Julia Ford

Director

David Threlfall

Brian Mitchell

Mark Womack

Paul Patterson

Paddy Rowan

Sammy Mcveigh

Anna Friel

Anna Mckinney

Finn McParland

Peter Mckinney Jnr

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Synopsis The Mitchell family deal with the devastating aftermath of an act of sexual abuse committed by a member of their own family who, after two years, is about to leave prison.
Director
Julia Ford
Producer
Donna Molloy
Screenwriter
Jimmy McGovern
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m