SimilarScreen
Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Her greatest work will be her biggest crime.

20186.81h 46m

Overview

When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Directed by Marielle Heller
Written by Nicole Holofcener, Lee Israel, Jeff Whitty
Produced by David Yarnell, Anne Carey, Amy Nauiokas
Box Office0Revenue: $8.6M

Top Cast

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

Lee Israel

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Jack Hock

Dolly Wells

Dolly Wells

Anna

Ben Falcone

Ben Falcone

Alan Schmidt

Gregory Korostishevsky

Gregory Korostishevsky

Andrei

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

Marjorie

Stephen Spinella

Stephen Spinella

Paul

Christian Navarro

Christian Navarro

Kurt

Pun Bandhu

Pun Bandhu

Agent Doyle

Erik LaRay Harvey

Erik LaRay Harvey

Agent Solanas

Themes & Keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookcatbiographybased on true storyauthoralcoholicwoman directorcuriousforgeryfemale writer

About Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a drama, crime, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of new york city, based on novel or book, cat, biography, based on true story, author. Directed by Marielle Heller, it stars Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells. When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Movies Similar to Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Discover titles like Can You Ever Forgive Me? — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Can You Ever Forgive Me?

If you enjoyed Can You Ever Forgive Me?, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Can You Ever Forgive Me?.

The Wolf of Wall Street
30% Match

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

GoodFellas
28% Match

GoodFellas(1990)

Movie8.5/10

The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.

Trial by Fire
25% Match

The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.

The Magic of Belle Isle
24% Match

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

Kajillionaire
24% Match

Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

Roofman
23% Match

Roofman(2025)

Movie7.1/10

A former Army Ranger and struggling father turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname "Roofman." After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

Filth
23% Match

Filth(2013)

Movie6.8/10

A bigoted junkie cop suffering from borderline personality disorder and drug addiction manipulates and hallucinates his way in a bid to secure promotion.

The Devil Wears Prada
23% Match

A young woman from the Midwest gets more than she bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer and ends up as the assistant to the tyrannical, larger-than-life editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.

One Day
23% Match

One Day(2011)

Movie7.4/10

A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.

Caught Stealing
23% Match

Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of late 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.

Catch Me If You Can
23% Match

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Not Okay
22% Match

Not Okay(2022)

Movie6.3/10

An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and becomes part of her imaginary trip, her white lie becomes a moral quandary that offers her all the attention she’s wanted.

The Grand Budapest Hotel
22% Match

The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.