The Forgotten (2004)

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

The Forgotten (2004) poster

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
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Editing: Richard Francis-Bruce
Production: Visual Arts Entertainment, Revolution Studios, Jinks/Cohen Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $42M
Box Office: $118M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter

Keywords

airplane, loss of loved one, delusion, motel, grief, sexual tension, memory loss, airplane crash, medication, psychiatrist, shot, suspenseful

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Forgotten?
The Forgotten stars Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise, Anthony Edwards, Alfre Woodard, Linus Roache.
How long is The Forgotten?
The Forgotten has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Forgotten?
The Forgotten is a Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of The Forgotten?
The Forgotten had a budget of $42M.
How much did The Forgotten gross?
The Forgotten grossed $118M worldwide.
Where was The Forgotten produced?
The Forgotten was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Forgotten?
The themes of The Forgotten include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.