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The Forgotten

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
66K
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Julianne Moore and Gary Sinise in The Forgotten (2004)
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
After being told that their children never existed, a man and woman soon discover there is a much bigger enemy at work.After being told that their children never existed, a man and woman soon discover there is a much bigger enemy at work.After being told that their children never existed, a man and woman soon discover there is a much bigger enemy at work.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
66K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph Ruben
  • Writer
    • Gerald Di Pego
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Dominic West
    • Christopher Kovaleski
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Ruben
  • Writer
    • Gerald Di Pego
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Dominic West
    • Christopher Kovaleski
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 467User reviews
    • 151Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

    Videos2

    The Forgotten
    Trailer 2:25
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    The Forgotten
    Trailer 2:30
    The Forgotten

    Photos69

    Dominic West in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore and Dominic West in The Forgotten (2004)
    Linus Roache in The Forgotten (2004)
    Linus Roache in The Forgotten (2004)
    Dominic West and Kathryn Faughnan in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore and Christopher Kovaleski in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore and Dominic West in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore in The Forgotten (2004)
    Julianne Moore and Dominic West in The Forgotten (2004)

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    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Tellyas Telly
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Ashas Ash
    Christopher Kovaleski
    • Samas Sam
    Matthew Pleszewicz
    • Sam at 5as Sam at 5
    Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards
    • Jimas Jim
    Jessica Hecht
    Jessica Hecht
    • Eliotas Eliot
    Linus Roache
    Linus Roache
    • A Friendly Manas A Friendly Man
    Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise
    • Dr. Jack Munceas Dr. Jack Munce
    Katie Cooper
    • Library Clerkas Library Clerk
    Scott Nicholson
    Scott Nicholson
    • Copas Cop
    P.J. Morrison
    P.J. Morrison
    • Copas Cop
    • (as PJ Morrison)
    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
    • Carl Daytonas Carl Dayton
    Tim Kang
    Tim Kang
    • Agent Alec Wongas Agent Alec Wong
    Kathryn Faughnan
    • Laurenas Lauren
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Anne Popeas Anne Pope
    Felix Solis
    Felix Solis
    • Brasheras Brasher
    Susan Misner
    Susan Misner
    • Agent Lisa Franksas Agent Lisa Franks
    Lee Tergesen
    Lee Tergesen
    • Al Petalisas Al Petalis
    • Director
      • Joseph Ruben
    • Writer
      • Gerald Di Pego
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nicole Kidman was originally attached to star.
    • Goofs
      When Ash and Telly enter the Long Island house it is daylight, but as they go through the house it is night (Ash is in the dining room with a lantern and there is complete blackness in the windows).
    • Quotes

      Telly Paretta: I had life inside me. I had life. I have a child. I have a son. I have a son, and his name is Sam, you son of a bitch.

    • Alternate versions
      The movie has two endings; one for the theatrical release, and an alternate version included in the movie's DVD. In the first, after a brief dialogue with Telly, the man creates an illusion of Sam which Telly chases through the hangar, and then confronts her again. He reveals that the purpose of the experiment is not to investigate the children, but rather the bond that exists between a parent and child, and that he believes it can be broken. He admits, however, that the experiment has so far produced no positive results with regards to Telly, and that it will fail soon if she doesn't forget, and he will be responsible for that failure. However, despite him revealing himself as an alien and almost succeeding by stealing the memory of Sam's birth, Telly can still remember her son, and he is whisked away by an unseen force, presumably to face the consequences of failure. Reality is restored to normal, and Telly is the only one who can remember the events that transpired. The alternate version is very similar, except that Telly is faced with a facsimile of Sam's room. She tries to force her way in, but cannot reach Sam. The alien scientist tries to convince her to forget Sam, but fails. He then accepts that the experiment has failed, and explains that she will be the only one who remembers what transpired there. Reality is again restored to normal.
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    User reviews467

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    It's Really a Film about Memory
    Improbable, unbelievable, and completely mesmerizing. The suspense will keep your eyes riveted to the screen. Julianne Moore delivers another chilling performance in this perfectly constructed thriller. Ignore the spoiler reviews but try to see the extended version that delivers a better ending. Suspend your disbelief. This one is worth watching.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gizemli parçalar
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • Jinks/Cohen Company
      • Visual Arts Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $42,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,133,509
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,022,111
      • Sep 26, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $117,592,831
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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