In this 2018 film directed by Marielle Heller, Melissa McCarthy delivers a compelling performance as Lee Israel, a once-successful biographer who turns to literary forgery to make ends meet. The movie explores themes of desperation and redemption, set against the backdrop of New York City’s literary scene in the early 1990s. Richard E. Grant co-stars as Jack Hock, Lee’s charming yet unreliable accomplice. The film received critical acclaim, earning several award nominations, including three Academy Award nominations. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.