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- Manchester by the Sea. Redemption is hardest to attain when you think yourself unworthy of it, as Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), the protagonist of "Manchester by the Sea," does.
- American History X. Horrifically, the relevance of 1998's "American History X" only compounds with each passing year. This movie gives us an unflinching look at white supremacist movements through the perspectives of neo-Nazi figurehead Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) and his younger brother Danny (Edward Furlong).
- Atonement. Imagination is a powerful tool, especially in the hands of a child. In "Atonement," young Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) has an imagination so fertile that it produces beautiful fiction — and also ruins an innocent man's life.
- The Guilty. If there's a case to be made for minimalist filmmaking, "The Guilty" is exhibit A. (We're referring to the original Danish version, not the lesser American remake.)
Oct 26, 2024 · No matter what genre you’re craving there is likely a film about redemption, forgiveness, and second chances for you. This list features the best movies about second chances, including Disney movies about redemption. But which one is the best? You get to help decide. Vote up the best movies about redemption below.
- Schindler's List (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley. Biography, Drama, History (3h 15m) 9.0 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. Drama (2h 22m) 9.3 on IMDb — 91% on RT. "Hope can be a dangerous thing..."
- The Guilty (2018) Directed by Gustav Möller. Starring Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage, Omar Shargawi. Crime, Drama, Thriller (1h 25m) 7.5 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Groundhog Day (1993) Directed by Harold Ramis. Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott. Comedy, Drama, Fantasy (1h 41m) 8.0 on IMDb — 94% on RT.
These are just a few examples of the best movies about redemption, each offering a unique perspective on the theme and the ways in which individuals can seek forgiveness, redemption, and personal growth.
- Leaving Las Vegas (Mike Figgis, 1996) There are hundreds of films about characters seeking redemption, but what happens when your protagonist actively rejects the very idea that he can be redeemed?
- Tokyo Godfathers (Satoshi Kon and Shogo Furuya, 2003) Tokyo Godfathers’ plot revolves around the attempts of three homeless people to return an abandoned baby to its parents.
- Last Man Standing (Walter Hill, 1996) Last Man Standing is a remake of Japanese classic Yojimbo (Akira Kurosawa, 1961) that trades feudal Japan for prohibition-era Texas and samurai for gangsters.
- He Never Died (Jason Krawcyzk, 2015) Was there ever a character more in need of redemption than Cain?
Jul 7, 2022 · While there are films that focus on redemption as their central themes, there have been numerous occasions in cinema where a brief moment or act of redemption could do wonders with the film’s underlying meanings and character development.
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Jun 3, 2022 · So join me as we go through 20 of the best movies of all time about redemption in its various forms. The following list is in no particular order, but if you love a good redemption arc, these are the films for you. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
