The Forgotten

Name: The Forgotten
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-09-24
Cast: Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise, Anthony Edwards, Alfre Woodard

2004 | 91 min | Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
32% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$118 million worldwide on a $42 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year