Can You Ever Forgive Me?
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Synopsis
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. An adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer Lee Israel.
Cast
- Melissa McCarthy
- Richard E. Grant
- Dolly Wells
- Ben Falcone
- Gregory Korostishevsky
- Jane Curtin
- Stephen Spinella
- Christian Navarro
- Pun Bandhu
- Erik LaRay Harvey
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- Jan 30, 2019
Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant give two of the best performances of the year and will go completely unrecognized. And that, my friends, is a greater crime than forgery.
#1 gizmo fanFeb 19, 2019“i don’t think you’re a very nice person, lee” been hearing nothing but praise about this for months, and yet was still reluctant simply because the trailers for it painted it as so dull and different than what it actually is. this was so thoughtful and sharp, melissa…
LucyFeb 11, 2019do u think she called the kitten.................. new jersey
issy 🥝 - Oct 27, 2018
gay and lesbian solidarity.... give them both oscars
kyleJan 26, 2019world's saddest story in just 16 words: for sale marielle heller's dress for oscar night for being nominated for best director never worn
laurenNov 23, 2018When I was in the seventh grade I forged my parents' signatures on my report card, and managed to get away with it for a few months until they wondered why they hadn't seen a report card in a while and called my school. Busted. I never felt ashamed or guilty, just irritated…
matt lynch - Dec 3, 2018
My most unexpected cry this year. Not once but TWICE did I shed a tear during this. But seriously, I only went to see this because I heard it had some good acting and my mom insisted I see it and it was sooo much better than I expected. It did an AMAZING job at making me…
KarstenFeb 5, 2019One of the best of 2018. Marielle Heller is easily one of the strongest US filmmakers working today. Can’t wait to see her take on Mister Rogers.
Sean BakerSep 8, 2018calling the cops on richard e grant for how charming he is in this movie
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- Clyde Evans lovedCan You Ever Forgive Me?
Melissa McCarthy nailed this role.
Joel Behrens lovedCan You Ever Forgive Me?I just finished the book and have even more appreciation for this movie. It takes the same liberties most true story films do, but the tone still feels the same as Lee’s memoir. 10/10
zxki likedCan You Ever Forgive Me?a really good slow burn
- Marny is "meh" onCan You Ever Forgive Me?
Imagine how many of her pieces are still in rotation. She’s the type of person that would contribute to watching the world burn. Surprised she had room in her heart for her cat. I wouldn’t watch again.
Daniel Bennett likedCan You Ever Forgive Me?Quite an interesting film, never heard of the story of Lee Israel before so very informative, quite enjoyed!
Payge Eminovski lovedCan You Ever Forgive Me?A Mellisa movie that isn’t funny and not trying to be. She is smart and clever in this. A must watch
- Hank Leet lovedCan You Ever Forgive Me?
It’s not very often you see Melissa McCarthy play serious roles, but she was brilliant
Hunt is "meh" onCan You Ever Forgive Me?Melissa was awesome as usual but the story just wasn’t for me
Alena4Ever123 likedCan You Ever Forgive Me?Uh I love Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant😩💕 7/23
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- AJAndrew Johnson
Great movie, Melissa McCarthy was surprisingly great. Ate a lot of food throughout the movie, made me hungry.
AUAtom UserThis movie had me locked in from the start. I found the story so fascinating that I loved Melissa McCarthy's character so much even though she was very nice. I rooted for her and I was so happy I did!
LDLynda DahlMelissa McCarthy was incredible! It's a really sweet script.
- QWqiana white
Melissa McCarthy did a hell of a job in this movie
THTony HartAwful! I feel bad that this was what Melissa McCarthy chose for her first real dramatic role.
KFKAREN FREELSAn interesting true story of a person who is desperate and does what she can to survive. Excellent acting but overall, a sobering experience. Can’t walk out of the theater with a smile. But it was very good.
- JJJason Jacobs
This true story dives into relationships, self-worth, and hard times. Melissa McCarthy is great in this role.
HFHillary FrankelEnjoyable but not movie of the year
JBjayne baileyMelissa McCarthy was superb in the main role
Metacritic
Oct 19, 2018
What is on paper a small-time heist film in the vein of the Coen Brothers or Breaking Bad is ultimately a cover for a more observant and relatable portrait of loneliness.
Emily Yoshida
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Oct 19, 2018
The miracle is Melissa McCarthy, whose tortured portrait of disgraced celebrity author and convicted forger Lee Israel is the consummate performance of her career and the crowning achievement of her life. I have seen Can You Ever Forgive Me? twice, rubbing my eyes with astonishment and discovering something new and wonderful each time. This is my favorite film of 2018.
Rex Reed
Observer
Oct 16, 2018
Partly because the movie is so splendidly and completely absorbed in its characters and their milieu, it communicates much more than a quirky appreciation for old books and odd readers.
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) about?
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. An adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer Lee Israel.
Who's the cast of Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)?
- Melissa McCarthy as Lee Israel
- Richard E. Grant as Jack Hock
- Dolly Wells as Anna
- Ben Falcone as Alan Schmidt
- Gregory Korostishevsky as Andre
- Jane Curtin as Marjorie
- Stephen Spinella as Paul
- Christian Navarro as Kurt
- Pun Bandhu as Agent Doyle
- Erik LaRay Harvey as Agent Solonas
Who's the director behind Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)?
Marielle Heller directed Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018).
Who produced Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)?
Bob Balaban, Anne Carey and Shani Geva produced Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018).
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