An Unfinished Life
2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 108 min · ★ 6.8 · 51% critics
Heartbroken and stewing in grief, a rancher in rugged Wyoming keeps to himself with the help of a longtime friend. When the woman he blames shows up, desperate and seeking shelter, her arrival brings long-held accusations back to the surface and opens the door to unexpected connection and forgiveness.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-09-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 51/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (699 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a heartfelt family drama about grief and forgiveness in a quiet ranch setting, with plenty of natural warmth; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced, surprising stories or lighter entertainment like Shotgun Stories or Valkyrie.
Pros: strong performances; beautiful Wyoming scenery; heartfelt forgiveness themes | Cons: slow pace; often predictable; heavy emotional tone
Themes
- sheriff
- wyoming, usa
- grandparent grandchild relationship
- loss of loved one
- violence against women
- family drama
- second chance
- american west
- estranged family
- rural life
- broken relationships
- healing journey
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Genesis Award
Cast & crew
Robert Redford
as Einar Gilkyson
Jennifer Lopez
as Jean Gilkyson
Morgan Freeman
as Mitch Bradley
Becca Gardner
as Griff Gilkyson
Josh Lucas
as Crane Curtis
Damian Lewis
as Gary Winston
Camryn Manheim
as Nina
Lynda Boyd
as Kitty
Rob Hayter
as Deputy
P. Lynn Johnson
as Shelter Supervisor
Directed by Lasse Hallström