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The Forger

2014Movie1 h 35 minR

CrimeThriller
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic326.3Rotten Tomatoes9%34%

A moving, fast-paced thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Never too late for a final blow

A former child art prodigy and second generation petty thief arranges to buy his way out of prison to spend time with his ailing son, only to be forced to alter his plans and commit one more job for the man who financed his release.

Feels like

  • Crime Drama
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Art Forgery
  • Redemption Story
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Emotional Stakes
  • Thriller Elements
  • Family Conflict

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Philip Martin
Written by
Richard D'Ovidio
Produced by
Al Corley, Eugene Musso, Rob Carliner
Music by
Rob Cairns

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 10, 2014 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
September 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Available in
49 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Forger?"

Questions about The Forger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Forger worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (21).

Can I half-watch The Forger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.