An Unfinished Life (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, An Unfinished Life is a drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 108 minutes. “Every secret takes on a life of its own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stoic and heartbroken, Einar Gilkyson quietly lives in the rugged Wyoming ranchlands alongside his only trusted friend, Mitch Bradley. One day, the woman he blames for the death of his only son arrives at his door broke, desperate and with a granddaughter he's never known. But even as buried anger and accusations resurface, the way is opened for unexpected connection, adventure and forgiveness.
Who’s in it. An Unfinished Life stars Robert Redford as Einar Gilkyson, Jennifer Lopez as Jean Gilkyson, Morgan Freeman as Mitch Bradley and Becca Gardner as Griff Gilkyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, An Unfinished Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV 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 An Unfinished Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unfinished Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unfinished Life (2005)?
- In US, An Unfinished Life is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, 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 An Unfinished Life worth watching?
- An Unfinished Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unfinished Life?
- An Unfinished Life stars Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Morgan Freeman, Becca Gardner and Josh Lucas.
- When was An Unfinished Life released?
- An Unfinished Life was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.