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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

6.820181h 46mMovieDramaCrimeComedy

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.

DirectorMarielle Heller
WritersNicole Holofcener·Jeff Whitty
ProducersDavid Yarnell·Bob Balaban

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Marielle Heller

MMMelissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy
Lee Israel
RGRichard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Jack Hock
DWDolly Wells
Dolly Wells
Anna
BFBen Falcone
Ben Falcone
Alan Schmidt
GKGregory Korostishevsky
Gregory Korostishevsky
Andrei
JCJane Curtin
Jane Curtin
Marjorie
SSStephen Spinella
Stephen Spinella
Paul
CNChristian Navarro
Christian Navarro
Kurt
PBPun Bandhu
Pun Bandhu
Agent Doyle
EHErik LaRay Harvey
Erik LaRay Harvey
Agent Solanas
BJBrandon Scott Jones
Brandon Scott Jones
Glen
SD
Shae D'Lyn
Nell

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Can You Ever Forgive Me??

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Can You Ever Forgive Me? on Netflix?

No, Can You Ever Forgive Me? is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Can You Ever Forgive Me? on Amazon Prime Video?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Can You Ever Forgive Me? for free?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Can You Ever Forgive Me? based on a true story?

Yes — Can You Ever Forgive Me? is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).