Forgiveness Girl vs The Whale
Forgiveness Girl has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.8/10 for The Whale). Forgiveness Girl is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 57m. The Whale is the older of the two (2022 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forgiveness Girl | The Whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Drama, Family | Drama |
| Country | US | – |
| Director | Rob Diamond | Darren Aronofsky |
| Main cast | Walter Platz, Scarlett Diamond, Mia Hansen, Melinda Yeaman | Sadie Sink, Brendan Fraser, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton |
Synopsis
Forgiveness Girl
A little girl with cerebral palsy is relentlessly bullied throughout her life, yet finds it in her heart to forgive by seeking strength from a higher source above.
The Whale
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
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