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The Forgotten

2004Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

MysteryThriller
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic435.8Rotten Tomatoes31%36%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic435.8Rotten Tomatoes31%36%

Summary

Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 9-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created nine years of memories about a son she never had. But when she remembers a man who had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Ruben
Written by
Gerald Di Pego
Produced by
Bruce Cohen, Joe Roth, Dan Jinks
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

September 24, 2004 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
September 24, 2004
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$42 million
Box office
$118 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Humanoid Abomination, Broke Your Arm Punching Out Cthulhu, Happy Flashback +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Forgotten?"

Questions about The Forgotten

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Forgotten?

The RokuKanopyHooplaSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Forgotten streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Forgotten worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is The Forgotten okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Forgotten?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Forgotten use?

Humanoid AbominationBroke Your Arm Punching Out CthulhuHappy FlashbackDeterminatorTop-Down ViewFaux Affably EvilMotherhood Is SuperiorMama BearDisposable HusbandAmnesia Missed a SpotEldritch AbominationGovernment Conspiracyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Humanoid Abomination, Broke Your Arm Punching Out Cthulhu, and Happy Flashback.