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An Unfinished Life

Genres
Drama
Rating
6.8
Status
Released
PG-13
Release Date2005-09-09
Runtime108 min
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of AmericaGermany
Budget$30,000,000
Revenue$18,618,284
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Overview

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.

Keywords
sheriff
wyoming, usa
grandparent grandchild relationship
loss of loved one
violence against women
family drama
second chance
american west
estranged family
rural life
broken relationships
healing journey
search for forgiveness
emotional reconciliation
family wounds
inner healing

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An Unfinished Life (2005) - Official Trailer

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Cast & Crew

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Robert Redford

as Einar Gilkyson

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Jennifer Lopez

as Jean Gilkyson

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Morgan Freeman

as Mitch Bradley

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Becca Gardner

as Griff Gilkyson

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Josh Lucas

as Crane Curtis

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Damian Lewis

as Gary Winston

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Camryn Manheim

as Nina

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Lynda Boyd

as Kitty

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Rob Hayter

as Deputy

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P. Lynn Johnson

as Shelter Supervisor

Reviews

2
P

Peter McGinn

May 21, 2021

8/10

I enjoyed watching this movie. It has the high quality I would expect from the director of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, another movie that relies on a solid story and good acting to carry it through. The actors top to bottom are as good as they need to be. I especially like that the girl wasn’t turned into one of those witty, smart-mouthed sitcom b…

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Wuchak

Dec 10, 2025

7/10

**_“How painful are honest words!”_** Shot in the spring & early summer of 2003, this sat on the shelf for over two years before finally being released in September, 2005. The script was written by Mark Spragg & his wife Virginia, which was published as a book the year after shooting completed. The Spraggs married Redford’s “The Horse Whisperer”…

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