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An Unfinished Life (2005)

September 9, 2005 (US) Drama • 108m

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.

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Top Billed Cast

Robert Redford
Robert Redford

Einar Gilkyson

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez

Jean Gilkyson

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman

Mitch Bradley

Becca Gardner
Becca Gardner

Griff Gilkyson

Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas

Crane Curtis

Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis

Gary Winston

P. Lynn Johnson
P. Lynn Johnson

Shelter Supervisor

Byron Lucas
Byron Lucas

Motorcycle Rider

Trevor Moss
Trevor Moss

Griffin Gilkyson

Jason Diablo
Jason Diablo

Customer #1

Sean J. Dory
Sean J. Dory

Customer #2

Bryan Korenberg
Bryan Korenberg

Angry Couple - Man

Bonnie Barton
Bonnie Barton

Angry Couple - Woman

Jill Teed
Jill Teed

Bartender

Jayne Dancose
Jayne Dancose

Nurse Phyllis

Natasha Wynnyk
Natasha Wynnyk

Hospital Candy Striper (uncredited)

Kerry Wynnyk
Kerry Wynnyk

Hospital Visitor (uncredited)

Crew
Mark Spragg
Mark Spragg

Screenplay

Stephen P. Dunn
Stephen P. Dunn

Associate Producer

Matthew Rhodes
Matthew Rhodes

Executive Producer

Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell

Executive Producer

Su Armstrong
Su Armstrong

Co-Producer

Joe Roth
Joe Roth

Executive Producer

Graham King
Graham King

Executive Producer

Michelle Raimo Kouyate
Michelle Raimo Kouyate

Executive Producer

Meryl Poster
Meryl Poster

Executive Producer

David Gropman
David Gropman

Production Design

Margot Boccia
Margot Boccia

Makeup Artist

Gary Minielly
Gary Minielly

Special Effects Coordinator

Karin Nosella
Karin Nosella

Assistant Costume Designer

Tena Parker
Tena Parker

Hairstylist

Jessica Clothier
Jessica Clothier

Script Supervisor

Deena Adair
Deena Adair

Hairstylist

Gary Liddiard
Gary Liddiard

Makeup Artist

Claudia Morgado Escanilla
Claudia Morgado Escanilla

First Assistant Editor

Vincent Sullivan
Vincent Sullivan

Hair Department Head

Dusty Reeves
Dusty Reeves

Art Department Coordinator

Oliver Stapleton
Oliver Stapleton

Director of Photography

Jayne Dancose
Jayne Dancose

Makeup Designer

Lesley Beale
Lesley Beale

Set Decoration

Tish Monaghan
Tish Monaghan

Costume Design

Anne O'Brien
Anne O'Brien

First Assistant Editor

Stewart Whelan
Stewart Whelan

First Assistant Camera

Doug Seus
Doug Seus

Animal Coordinator

Christopher Young
Christopher Young

Additional Music

Danny Virtue
Danny Virtue

Stunt Coordinator

Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein

Executive Producer

Bob Weinstein
Bob Weinstein

Executive Producer



Reviews

Peter McGinn

⭐ 8/10

May 21, 2021

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 brats you often see. The character is fairly serious and a few times comes out with an observation th… read the rest.

Wuchak

⭐ 7/10

December 10, 2025

**_“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” with “Of Mice and Men” (think Crooks living in the stable). There are also bits of Jennifer Lopez’ … read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$30,000,000

Revenue

$18,618,284

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