Forgive and Forget (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, Forgive and Forget is a drama film directed by Aisling Walsh, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. David O'Neil, a plasterer and mature student Theo have been best mates for fourteen years and are practically inseparable. However, their friendship has become strained as Theo is about to move in with his long-term girlfriend, photographer Hannah. A raging jealousy awakes in David and he starts scheming to break up the loving couple using Hannah's insecurities against them. When the couple eventually separate David is in a quandary about his next move and is forced to confront his long-hidden homosexuality and feelings towards Theo. Eventually, David decides to reveal his sexual orientation and deep love for Theo very publicly by arranging for them both to appear as guests on Judith Adams' talk-show, "forgive and forget", with tragic consequences for their friendship and David's family.
Who’s in it. Forgive and Forget stars John Simm as Theo, Steve John Shepherd as David O'Neil, Laura Fraser as Hannah and Maurice Roëves as Michael O'Neil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Forgive and Forget has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forgive and Forget page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forgive and Forget tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forgive and Forget (2000)?
- In US, Forgive and Forget is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forgive and Forget worth watching?
- Forgive and Forget holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forgive and Forget?
- Forgive and Forget stars John Simm, Steve John Shepherd, Laura Fraser, Maurice Roëves and Ger Ryan.
- When was Forgive and Forget released?
- Forgive and Forget was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.