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The Forgotten(2004)

1h 31mThriller, Mystery, Science FictionEnglish
5.9/10
1,243 user ratings

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

Overview

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.

Director

Joseph Ruben

Studio

Visual Arts Entertainment

Budget

$42M

Revenue

$118M

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Cast

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

as Telly Paretta

Dominic West

Dominic West

as Ash Correll

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

as Dr. Munce

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

as Jim Paretta

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

as Det. Anne Pope

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

as A Friendly Man

Robert Wisdom

Robert Wisdom

as Carl Dayton

Jessica Hecht

Jessica Hecht

as Eliot

Christopher Kovaleski

Christopher Kovaleski

as Sam

Matthew Pleszewicz

as Sam at 5

Katie Cooper

as Library Clerk

Scott Nicholson

Scott Nicholson

as Cop

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2004

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

English

Rating

5.9 / 10

Budget

$42M

Box Office

$118M

Production Companies

Visual Arts Entertainment • Revolution Studios • Jinks/Cohen Company

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Where can I watch The Forgotten?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Forgotten (2004).

What is The Forgotten about?

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.

Who directed The Forgotten?

The Forgotten was directed by Joseph Ruben and released in 2004. It is a thriller, mystery, science fiction film.

How long is The Forgotten?

The Forgotten has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

Who stars in The Forgotten?

The cast of The Forgotten includes 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 more.

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