The Forgotten (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, The Forgotten is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by James Keach, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten stars Keith Carradine as Cap. Tom Watkins, Steve Railsback as Lt. Jesse Brady, Pepe Serna as Sgt. Pepe Gutierrez and Richard Lawson as Sgt. Frank " Doc " McDermott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Forgotten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forgotten page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgotten tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forgotten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forgotten worth watching?
- The Forgotten holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forgotten?
- The Forgotten stars Keith Carradine, Steve Railsback, Pepe Serna, Richard Lawson and Don Keith Opper.
- When was The Forgotten released?
- The Forgotten was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.