The Forgotten

Name: The Forgotten
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-09-24
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise, Anthony Edwards, Alfre Woodard

2004·Movie·PG-13·91 min·★ 5.9(1,245)

Thriller Mystery Science Fiction More English titles

“Everything you've experienced, everything you've known... never happened.”

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.

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About The Forgotten

The Forgotten is a 2004 English-language thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Joseph Ruben. The cast is led by Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel.

The Forgotten was produced by Visual Arts Entertainment, Revolution Studios, and Jinks/Cohen Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 24, 2004, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $42 million, it went on to gross $118 million worldwide.

Director: Joseph Ruben
Writers: Gerald Di Pego
Release date: September 24, 2004
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $42 million
Box office: $118 million
Production: Visual Arts Entertainment, Revolution Studios, Jinks/Cohen Company

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The Forgotten cast & crew

The Forgotten was directed by Joseph Ruben and written by Gerald Di Pego.

The cast features Julianne Moore as Telly Paretta, Dominic West as Ash Correll, Gary Sinise as Dr. Munce, Anthony Edwards as Jim Paretta, Alfre Woodard as Det. Anne Pope, and Linus Roache as A Friendly Man.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Anastas N. Michos, and it was produced by Joe Roth and Bruce Cohen.

Is The Forgotten worth watching?

The Forgotten holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 1,245 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and science fiction, The Forgotten is worth a place on your watchlist.

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