Forgotten (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2017, Forgotten is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Jang Hang-jun, running about 108 minutes. “Locked. Erased. Controlled. Isolated. Blurred.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Seoul, South Korea, 1997. When the young but extremely anxious student Jin-seok, his parents and his successful older brother Yoo-seok move to a new home, mysterious and frightening events begin to happen around them, unexplained events that threaten to ruin their seemingly happy lives. Unable to understand what is happening, Jin-seok wonders if he is losing his mind.

Who’s in it. Forgotten stars Kang Ha-neul as Jin-seok, Kim Moo-yul as Yoo-seok, Moon Sung-keun as Father and Na Young-hee as Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Forgotten sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forgotten page.

If you liked it. Fans of Forgotten tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Forgotten (2017)?
In US, Forgotten is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Forgotten worth watching?
Forgotten holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Forgotten?
Forgotten stars Kang Ha-neul, Kim Moo-yul, Moon Sung-keun, Na Young-hee and Nam Myung-ryeol.
When was Forgotten released?
Forgotten was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.