Forsaken (2016): Ratings & Plot
Forsaken is a 2016 drama western directed by Jon Cassar. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jon Cassar
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Momentum Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Forsaken About?
The premise of Forsaken without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1872, a weary gunslinger returns to Fowler, Wyoming, hoping to find redemption and reunite with his estranged reverend father. However, the town is facing turmoil as ruthless outlaws prey on ranchers resisting the railroad’s expansion. Known as the only one capable of protecting the community, John Henry must grapple with his own violent history while his father encourages him to abandon revenge and seek a different path.
Forsaken Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Forsaken
Directed by Jon Cassar.
- Director Jon Cassar
More from Jon Cassar
More films directed by Jon Cassar, best-rated first: When the Bough Breaks, Danger Beneath the Sea, Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534 and Assault on Death Mountain.
Forsaken Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Forsaken 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.1/10.
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IMDb 2.1 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Forsaken Plot Summary
What happens in Forsaken from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An opening flashback reveals a young boy who has just died, casting a long shadow over a grieving mother, and it quickly shifts to the return of John Henry Clayton to his home. After a decade away, spent drifting in the aftermath of the Civil War, he finds his father, Reverend Samuel Clayton, waiting with difficult news: his mother died years ago, a fact John Henry did not know. The revelation unsettles him, and the meeting with his father quickly becomes a charged confrontation about memory, guilt, and the cost of survival in a country still rebuilding from its own scars.
Full summary
The whole story of Forsaken, scene by scene
Forsaken Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Forsaken.
How Well Do You Know Forsaken?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's main gunslinger who returns to his hometown?
Cars in Forsaken
18 cars on screen, including the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG W221 and the 2001 Nissan Frontier.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG W221 Important role -
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2009 Dodge Challenger Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Forsaken Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Redemption” and “Forsaken - Il fuoco della giustizia”.
- Also known as
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- Redemption
- Forsaken - Il fuoco della giustizia
- ワイルドガン：2015
- Zapomniany
- 포세이큰
- Πολιορκημένοι
- Redenção
- נשכח
- Opuszczony
- Заброшенный
- O Retorno de John Henry
- Hatlövetű kegyelem
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- 遗弃
- Il fuoco della giustizia
- Забравен от Бога
- Pamestais
- Palikti
- Rédemption
- Regresando a casa, მიტოვებული
- Zatratený
- Покинутий
- ワイルドガン
- 落日孤影
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Movies Like Forsaken
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Unforgiven, Forsaken and The Unforgiven.
Forsaken FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Forsaken, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Forsaken?
Forsaken runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Forsaken released?
Forsaken was released on February 19, 2016.
Who directed Forsaken?
Forsaken was directed by Jon Cassar.
More films by Jon Cassar How is Forsaken rated?
Forsaken has 2.1/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Forsaken have a post-credit scene?
No. Forsaken has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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