Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018

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When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Melissa McCarthy

as Lee Israel

Richard E. Grant

as Jack Hock

Dolly Wells

as Anna

Ben Falcone

as Alan Schmidt

Jane Curtin

as Marjorie

Pun Bandhu

as Agent Doyle

Erik LaRay Harvey

as Agent Solanas

Director:

Marielle Heller

Writer:

Nicole Holofcener, Lee Israel, Jeff Whitty

Genres:

Drama,Crime,Comedy

Release Date:

2018 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

106 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Melissa McCarthy

as Lee Israel

Richard E. Grant

as Jack Hock

Dolly Wells

as Anna

Ben Falcone

as Alan Schmidt

Jane Curtin

as Marjorie

Pun Bandhu

as Agent Doyle

Erik LaRay Harvey

as Agent Solanas

Shae D'Lyn

as Nell

Rosal Colon

as Rachel

Anna Deavere Smith

as Elaine

Marcella Lowery

as Guest at Party

Roberta Wallach

as Tom Clancy Groupie

Tina Benko

as Karen

Sandy Rosenberg

as Yale Librarian

Kevin Carolan

as Tom Clancy

Ben Rauch

as Coat Check Guy

Ethel Fisher

as Mrs. Unger

Chris Lamberth

as Exterminator

Joanna Adler

as Arlene

Mary B. McCann

as Judge

Michael Laurence

as Fenwick

Alice Kremelberg

as Server

Moisés Acevedo

as Stationery Clerk

Lucy DeVito

as Gossipy Office Worker

Josh Evans

as Boss in Office

Ricky Garcia

as Security Guard

Charlotte Mary Wen

as Cubicle Worker

Marcus Choi

as Another Cubicle Worker

Justin Vivian Bond

as Lounge Singer

Tim Cummings

as Craig

Dann Fink

as Male (voice)

Zabryna Guevara

as Female (voice)

Bonita Hamilton

as Female (voice)

Dan McCabe

as Male (voice)

Sean Oliver

as Male (voice)

Lori Prince

as Female (voice)

Armando Riesco

as Male (voice)

Sandy Rustin

as Female (voice)

George Aloi

as Literary Agent (uncredited)

Tiffany Blair

as Lady with Bird (uncredited)

Linwood Brown

as Prosecutor (uncredited)

Kevin Cristaldi

as Other Dealer (uncredited)

Barbara Ann Davison

as Bookstore Employee (uncredited)

Peter Donovan

as Greg (uncredited)

Antoine Drye

as Musician in Bar Scene (uncredited)

Liz Eng

as Lisa (uncredited)

George R. Golden

as Bookshop Browser (uncredited)

Anne Hollister

as Young Girl at Vet (uncredited)

Katie Kocik

as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)

Ron Maestri

as Book Store Customer (uncredited)

Doris McCarthy

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Wayne J. Miller

as Pancake Man at Counter (uncredited)

Bill Walters

as Homeless Man (uncredited)

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