4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Forgotten (2004)
The Forgotten (2004)
Overview
Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 8-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created eight years of memories about a son she never had. But when she meets a man who has had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.8
Overview
Telly Paretta is a grieving mother struggling to cope with the loss of her 8-year-old son. She is stunned when her psychiatrist reveals that she has created eight years of memories about a son she never had. But when she meets a man who has had a similar experience, Telly embarks on a search to prove her son's existence, and her sanity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict centers on an apolitical sci-fi conspiracy involving alien memory manipulation, and its resolution is driven by universal themes of maternal love and individual determination rather than specific political ideologies.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including prominent roles for both white and Black actors, without explicitly recasting traditionally white main roles for DEI purposes. Its narrative focuses on a psychological thriller plot, not centering on or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions for 'The Forgotten' (1989) directed by Joseph Ruben, there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's narrative. Therefore, no specific portrayal can be evaluated.
The film 'The Forgotten' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a mother's struggle with memory loss and a mysterious conspiracy, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Forgotten (2004) is an original film featuring new characters. It is not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic, and therefore does not contain characters with pre-established genders from source material, previous installments, or real-world history.
The Forgotten (2004) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to deviate from. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
3.1
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