6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
An Unfinished Life (2005)
An Unfinished Life (2005)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of family reconciliation, grief, and forgiveness, addressing personal trauma through individual emotional growth and the strengthening of interpersonal bonds rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including actors from minority backgrounds in significant roles. However, these casting choices do not appear to be explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative primarily focuses on personal drama and relationships, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Jean Gilkyson, depicted as white in the source novel, is portrayed by Jennifer Lopez (Latina). The character Mitch Bradley, also depicted as white in the novel, is portrayed by Morgan Freeman (Black). These portrayals constitute race swaps.
The film "An Unfinished Life" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on family drama, reconciliation, and dealing with past trauma, with no elements related to queer identity.
An Unfinished Life does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a family dealing with past trauma and present challenges, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "An Unfinished Life" is an adaptation of a novel. All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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6.8
Critic Ratings
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