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An Unfinished Life

Play trailer Poster for An Unfinished Life PG-13,  2005,  1h 47m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 53% 139 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 50,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
53% Tomatometer 139 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
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.
An Unfinished Life

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Critics Consensus

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

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Jan 10, 2019
1/4
Redford and Freeman try their level best to raise the film above its innate mediocrity, they do strike a nice on-screen rapport but can do little beyond that. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Jan 20, 2007
There's a touching subplot about Redford's relationship with Morgan Freeman's crippled ranch-hand, and some nonsense about the capture and liberation of an enigmatic bear. Go to Full Review
Xan Brooks Guardian Jun 24, 2006
2/4
There's something strangely poignant about watching Robert Redford trying to be Clint Eastwood. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
Sure, it's a glorified Hallmark movie with a great cast, but in spite of it all, An Unfinished Life struck a chord with me. Go to Full Review
Kam Williams Princeton Town Topics Jul 16, 2007
3/4
A modern-day Western from Lasse Hallstrom which doesn't measure up to the best of the three-time Oscar-nominee's work, but is, nonetheless, a beautifully filmed panoramic production with a plot compelling enough to recommend. Go to Full Review
Prairie Miller Long Island Press May 9, 2007
It's any director's job to tell the actors how to feel, but never a good idea to ask the same of the audience. Go to Full Review
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Harry W Apr 15, 2018 i thought this was a pretty good movie
Luke S Oct 9, 2017 This Is a Great Movie, Very Entertaining From Start to Finish... The "Bear" Thing Is a Little Silly, The Bear In Question Would of Been Immediately Euthanized After Attacking One Human Being... The "Bear" Sub-Plot is Almost Inconsequential To The Whole Story Line, So Don't Worry... The Movie Is All About Loss, Love, and Forgiveness... Lopez is Lopez, Nothing More, Nothing Less... But Redford, Freeman, Camryn Manheim, and Becca Gardner Are Simply Great... What a Great Performance By Redford... I Can't Stand HIs Phony Liberal Mouth Running, But What a Great Actor... Great Plot, Screenplay, and Performance By All Concerned... See more
Leia W Sep 24, 2017 Mary and I liked it. Had a few laughs.
Rey R Jul 31, 2017 Pretty good family drama set out in rural America when a runaway daughter escapes an abusive boyfriend by returning to her small town roots. JLo does better than one might've imagined while up against Redford and Freeman, and the whole feels as involving, though restrained, as what might be a PBS effort. Worthy. See more
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Lasse Hallström

Director

Robert Redford

Father-in-law

Morgan Freeman

Mitch Bradley

Jennifer Lopez

Jean Gilkyson

Becca Gardner

Griff Gilkyson

Josh Lucas

Sheriff Crane Curtis

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An Unfinished Life

An Unfinished Life (2005) Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, and Becca Gardner in Lasse Hallstrom;s AN UNFINISHED LIFE. Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez and Morgan Freeman in Lasse Hallstrom's AN UNFINISHED LIFE. Robert Redford (Left) and Morgan Freeman (Right) star in Lasse Hallstrom;s "AN UNFINISHED LIFE." Lasse Hallstrom and Robert Redford on the set of AN UNFINISHED LIFE. View more photos

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Lasse Hallström
Producer
Leslie Holleran, Alan Ladd Jr.
Screenwriter
Mark Spragg, Virginia Korus Spragg
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films, Revolution Studios, The Ladd Company
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Domestic Abuse|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.5M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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