The Forgiven (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Forgiven is a thriller and drama film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 115 minutes. “Racist. Prisoner. Murderer. Child of God.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the end of Apartheid, Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets with a brutal murderer seeking redemption.
Who’s in it. The Forgiven stars Forest Whitaker as Desmond Tutu, Eric Bana as Piet Blomfeld, Jeff Gum as Francois Schmidt and Debbie Sherman as Linda Coetzee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Forgiven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forgiven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgiven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgiven (2018)?
- In US, The Forgiven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forgiven worth watching?
- The Forgiven holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forgiven?
- The Forgiven stars Forest Whitaker, Eric Bana, Jeff Gum, Debbie Sherman and Terry Norton.
- When was The Forgiven released?
- The Forgiven was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.