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The Forge

2024·Movie
2h 3min·PG

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.
Faith-Based DramaComing-of-AgeFamily RelationshipsMentorship StoryPersonal TransformationUplifting & HopefulBasketball ThemeRedemption ArcContemporary American

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Forge legally?

The Forge is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Forge worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Forge rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Forge?

2 h 3 min

The Forge runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Forge?

Critics63
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Forge higher (73) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Forge a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$40 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 8.1 times its budget.

What language is The Forge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Forge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Forge in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Forge use?

Sequel HookBittersweet EndingThey Just Don't Get ItBait-and-SwitchAn Arm and a LegJunior CounterpartMajor Injury UnderreactionI Just Want to Be FreeInterface ScrewHeroic SacrificeGreat Offscreen WarRobo-Speakand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Forge, including Sequel Hook, Bittersweet Ending, They Just Don't Get It.