The Forgotten (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, The Forgotten is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 91 minutes. “You'll Never Forget The Ones You Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 8-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created eight years of memories about a son she never had. But when she meets a man who has had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten stars Julianne Moore as Telly Paretta, Christopher Kovaleski as Sam, Matthew Pleszewicz as Sam at 5 and Anthony Edwards as Jim Paretta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Forgotten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten (2004)?
- In US, The Forgotten is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forgotten worth watching?
- The Forgotten holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forgotten?
- The Forgotten stars Julianne Moore, Christopher Kovaleski, Matthew Pleszewicz, Anthony Edwards and Jessica Hecht.
- When was The Forgotten released?
- The Forgotten was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.