An Unfinished Life

2005, Drama, 1h 47m

142 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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A story of disjointed family members yearning for true emotional depth, An Unfinished Life teeters between overtly saccharine sentiments and moments of real intimacy. Read critic reviews

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Einar (Robert Redford), a recovering alcoholic rancher who lives with his loyal pal Mitch (Morgan Freeman), gets an unexpected visit from his daughter-in-law, Jean (Jennifer Lopez), and granddaughter, Griff (Becca Gardner). Einar holds a grudge against Jean because he feels she's responsible for his son's accidental death, but he reluctantly lets her stay at the farm when he learns that she's trapped in a violent relationship. Over time, they grow closer and try to heal their emotional wounds.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Domestic Abuse|Some Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Lasse Hallström
  • Producer:
    Leslie Holleran, Alan Ladd Jr.
  • Writer:
    Mark Spragg
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $8.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Robert Redford
Father-in-law
Morgan Freeman
Mitch Bradley
Jennifer Lopez
Jean Gilkyson
Becca Gardner
Griff Gilkyson
Josh Lucas
Sheriff Crane Curtis
Damian Lewis
Gary Watson
Camryn Manheim
Nina
Lynda Boyd
Kitty
Lasse Hallström
Director
Mark Spragg
Writer
Su Armstrong
Executive Producer
Leslie Holleran
Producer
Alan Ladd Jr.
Producer
Christopher Young
Original Music
Oliver Stapleton
Cinematographer
Andrew Mondshein
Film Editor
David Gropman
Production Design
Karen Schulz Gropman
Art Direction
Lesley Beale
Set Designer
Tish Monaghan
Costume Designer
Matthew W.
Makeup
George Chapman
Production Manager
David Arnold
Assistant Director
Vaughan V. Baker
Art Department
Susie Cowley
Art Department
Rick Bold
Sound
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