The Forge (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2024, The Forge is a drama and family film directed by Alex Kendrick, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Forge stars Aspen Kennedy Wilson as Isaiah Wright, Priscilla C. Shirer as Cynthia Wright, Cameron Arnett as Joshua and Karen Abercrombie as Miss Clara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Forge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and fuboTV and 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 Forge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forge (2024)?
- In US, The Forge is available to stream on Hulu and fuboTV, and 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 Forge worth watching?
- The Forge holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forge?
- The Forge stars Aspen Kennedy Wilson, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Karen Abercrombie and T.C. Stallings.
- When was The Forge released?
- The Forge was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.