The Forgotten
2004, English. Directed by Joseph Ruben.
Everything you've experienced, everything you've known... never happened.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Forgotten
The Forgotten isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- Julianne MooreTelly Paretta
- Dominic WestAsh Correll
- Gary SiniseDr. Munce
- Anthony EdwardsJim Paretta
- Alfre WoodardDet. Anne Pope
- Linus RoacheA Friendly Man
- Robert WisdomCarl Dayton
- Jessica HechtEliot
- Christopher KovaleskiSam
- Matthew PleszewiczSam at 5
- Katie CooperLibrary Clerk
- Scott NicholsonCop
Details
- Released
- 24 September 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gerald Di Pego
- Budget
- $42M
- Box office
- $118M
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The Forgotten: quick answers
Is The Forgotten worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,306 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forgotten?
The Forgotten runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Forgotten have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forgotten. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forgotten parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Forgotten is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Forgotten on?
The Forgotten isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forgotten?
If you liked The Forgotten, try Source Code, 2:22, Super 8.
Who directed The Forgotten?
The Forgotten (2004) was directed by Joseph Ruben and stars Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise.