IMDb 7.8 2018 HD

For Your Sins

For Your Sins

2018
Comedy
8 min NR USA
7.8 IMDB

A young man, Jay, has a newfound realisation that everyone is sinning and so seeks the help of a boutique communications agency to help raise awareness for his…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Julian Lucas / Giordi Caputo
Starring
Ryan Shelton / Dave Lawson / Michala Banas / Tegan Higginbotham / Sam Watkins / Cassandra Daly / Magdaleine Baines / Michael Osborne

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 10, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a triumph of offbeat storytelling. 'For Your Sins' centres on Jay, played with captivating intensity by Ryan Shelton, who grapples with the realisation that everyone sins. His subsequent decision to hire a communications agency to broadcast…

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Julian Finch
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'For Your Sins' is a film that dares to be different, presenting a protagonist whose singular focus on universal sinfulness drives the narrative. Ryan Shelton’s performance as Jay is central, offering a portrayal that is both committed and,…

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Penelope Croft
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A refreshingly original take on modern anxieties, 'For Your Sins' is a darkly comedic gem. Jay, portrayed with earnest conviction by Ryan Shelton, embarks on a mission that’s as absurd as it is profound: making the world aware…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 10, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This is a film that tries perhaps too hard to be clever. 'For Your Sins' presents a concept – a man determined to highlight everyone's sins – that, on paper, has comedic potential. However, the execution feels uneven.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'For Your Sins' offers a peculiar premise that is both its greatest strength and potential stumbling block. Ryan Shelton as Jay embodies a naive idealism that fuels his quest to expose universal sin. The film’s tone oscillates between…

FAQs

The film distinguishes itself through its singular premise: a protagonist who, upon realising everyone sins, decides to use a communications agency to broadcast this message. This unusual starting point allows for a unique exploration of themes, blending comedic potential with a philosophical underpinning about human nature and societal judgment.