The Forgiven
“Everything must be faced.”
Synopsis
Over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a random accident reverberates through the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-19
Top Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
David Henninger
Jessica Chastain
Jo Henninger
Matt Smith
Richard Galloway
Caleb Landry Jones
Dally Margolis
Abbey Lee
Cody
Christopher Abbott
Tom Day
Marie-Josée Croze
Isabelle
Alex Jennings
Lord Swanthorne
Saïd Taghmaoui
Anouar
David McSavage
William Joyce
Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Maisy Joyce
Mourad Zaoui
Hamid
Imane Elmechrafi
Leila Tarki
Ben Affan
Captain Benihadd
Ismael Kanater
Abdellah Taheri
Anas El Baz
Nawfal
Omar Ghazaoui
Driss
Abdellah Chakiri
Asaad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Michael McDonagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Osborne, John Michael McDonagh
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- The Forgiven
- Country of Origin
- Morocco, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- House of Un-American Activities, Brookstreet Pictures, Assemble Media, Kasbah Films, Lipsync Productions, Roadside Attractions, Vertical, Focus Features, Film4 Productions, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Michael McDonagh
Lawrence Osborne, John Michael McDonagh
Lorne Balfe
Larry Smith
Chris Gill, Elizabeth Eves
Phil Hunt, Lawrence Osborne, Donald Povieng, Compton Ross, Scott Veltri
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Zappala
Visual Effects Supervisor
Keith Madden
Costume Design
Larry Smith
Director of Photography
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Chris Gill
Editor
Willem Smit
Production Design
Elizabeth Eves
Editor
John Michael McDonagh
Producer
John Michael McDonagh
Director
John Michael McDonagh
Writer
Elizabeth Eves
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgiven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Forgiven about?
Over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a random accident reverberates through the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.
Who directed The Forgiven?
The Forgiven was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Who stars in The Forgiven?
The principal cast of The Forgiven includes Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain, Matt Smith, Caleb Landry Jones, Abbey Lee.
When was The Forgiven released and how long is it?
The Forgiven was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forgiven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forgiven was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is The Forgiven based on a book or true story?
The Forgiven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Osborne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forgiven?
The Forgiven holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).