Unforgiven (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Unforgiven is a 1992 drama western starring Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $159.2 million worldwide. It won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Supporting Role, and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Unforgiven About?
The premise of Unforgiven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the harsh landscape of the Wild West, a retired gunslinger is reluctantly drawn back into a violent world when a bounty is placed on two outlaws. He must confront his past and a relentless posse while seeking retribution for a grievous wrong. The journey explores themes of revenge, mortality, and the brutal realities of frontier justice.
Unforgiven Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- revisionist western
- garfield assassination
- brothel
- outhouse
- regret
- widower
- gunshot wound
- interracial friendship
- redemption
- guilt
- disfigurement
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- farm
- bar
- revolver
- rifle
- author
- pimp
- wild west
- wetting one's pants
- rainstorm
- police officer killed
- national film registry
- 1880s
- cowboy
- prostitute
- one last job
- sheriff
- reward
- anti hero
- wyoming
- thunderstorm
- target shooting
- single father
- shootout
- saloon
- pig
- kansas
- jail
- gunfighter
- grave
- farmer
- deputy sheriff
- murder
- blockbuster
- small town
- gun control
- vengeance
- death of friend
- reputation
Where to Watch Unforgiven
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Unforgiven Cast
Morgan Freeman leads the cast, with Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman.
Unforgiven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Unforgiven 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 79% User score
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Unforgiven Plot Summary
What happens in Unforgiven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the gritty town of Big Whiskey, Wyoming, in the year 1880, a shocking act of violence against Delilah Fitzgerald ignites a series of pivotal events. Following her brutal assault by Quick Mike, Sheriff Little Bill Daggett enforces a punishment, demanding that Mike and his accomplice Davey Bunting repay the damages inflicted on Delilah’s employer, Skinny DuBois. Fueled by outrage at the inadequateness of his judgment, the town’s prostitutes offer a $1,000 bounty, seeking justice for Delilah.
Full summary
The whole story of Unforgiven, scene by scene
Unforgiven Box Office
Unforgiven grossed $159.2 million worldwide. $101.2 million came from the US and Canada and $58 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$159.2M
- US & Canada
- $101.2M
- International
- $58M
Unforgiven Awards & Nominations
Unforgiven won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Supporting Role, and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1993, with 4 wins from 9 nominations.
7 wins19 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1993 4 wins · 9 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Gene Hackman
- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – Clint Eastwood
- Won Film Editing
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Clint Eastwood
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Golden Globes 1993 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Director – Clint Eastwood
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) – Gene Hackman
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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BAFTA 1993 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Nominated Best Cinematography – Jack N. Green
- Nominated Best Direction – Clint Eastwood
- Nominated Best Film – Clint Eastwood
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
Unforgiven Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 1 trailer and 7 clips.
- Clip Clean and Loaded
- Clip You Are The Only Friend I Have Kid
- Clip Unforgiven | 20 Film Collection Best Pictures "Pull The Trigger Mister" | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Clip Hell Of A Thing
How Well Do You Know Unforgiven?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event triggers the bounty in Big Whiskey?
Unforgiven Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “殺無赦” and “The Cut Whore Killings”.
- Also known as
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- 殺無赦
- The Cut Whore Killings
- The William Munny Killings
- Los imperdonables
- Непростимо
- Impitoyable
- Nesmiritelní
- De nådesløse
- Armutu
- Sin perdón
- Οι ασυγχώρητοι
- Nepomirljivi
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- Nincs bocsánat
- 용서받지 못한 자
- Непрощений
- De skoningslösa
- 不可饶恕
- Erbarmungslos
- Gli spietati
- Affedilmeyen
- Nesmiřitelní
- Imperdoável
- Непрощённый
- Bez przebaczenia
- Armoton
- Nådeløse menn
- Necruțătorul
- בלתי נסלח
- Sense perdó
- Os Imperdoáveis
- 許されざる者
- Impardonnable
- Nezmieriteľní
- Menantis pikta
- Neoproščeno
- 豪情蓋天
- نابخشوده
- Không Tha Thứ
- ไถ่บาปด้วยบุญปืน
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Unforgiven FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Unforgiven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Unforgiven?
Unforgiven runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Unforgiven released?
Unforgiven was released on August 7, 1992.
Who is in the cast of Unforgiven?
Unforgiven stars Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman.
Where can I watch Unforgiven?
In the US, Unforgiven is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Unforgiven make at the box office?
Unforgiven grossed $159.2 million worldwide ($101.2 million domestic, $58 million international).
How is Unforgiven rated?
Unforgiven has 85 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
What awards did Unforgiven win?
Unforgiven won 7 awards from 19 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1993.
Does Unforgiven have a post-credit scene?
No. Unforgiven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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