Forsaken
A former quick-draw killer returns to his frontier hometown and must choose between pacifism, paternal reconciliation, and one last fight against a terrorizing gang.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- traditional
- sincere
- tense
- classic western night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film a competent, involving traditional western with a solid story and engaging performances, while noting its formulaic and clichéd construction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
John Henry has abandoned his gun and reputation as a quick-draw killer before being forced to confront renewed violence.
John Henry returns specifically to repair his relationship with Rev. Clayton, his estranged father.
The film emphasizes a small town, saloon, gang terror, gunslinger mythology, church, and a required showdown.
A local gang terrorizes John Henry's hometown, making the town's safety the immediate external conflict.
Films like Forsaken, and why
Unforgiven
traditional western drama centered on a retired gunslinger drawn back into violence and moral conflict
Open Range
dusty frontier setting, outlaw intimidation, and a reluctant gunslinger confronting a violent past
3:10 to Yuma
old-fashioned western storytelling involving a former gunfighter, a threatened community, and a climactic showdown
Movie Details
- Director
- Jon Cassar
- Release Date
- 2015-09-16
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (393)
Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Donald Sutherland
- Demi Moore
- Brian Cox
- Siobhan Williams
- Michael Wincott
- Landon Liboiron
- Greg Ellis
- Wesley Morgan
- Aaron Poole
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Forsaken about?
- A former quick-draw killer returns to his frontier hometown and must choose between pacifism, paternal reconciliation, and one last fight against a terrorizing gang.
- What is Forsaken like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Forsaken as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Forsaken violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Forsaken as brutal.
- What did critics think of Forsaken?
- Critics found the film a competent, involving traditional western with a solid story and engaging performances, while noting its formulaic and clichéd construction.
- Which films are like Forsaken?
- Films with a similar feel include Unforgiven, Open Range, and 3:10 to Yuma.
- How long is Forsaken?
- Forsaken runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Forsaken?
- In United States, Forsaken streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
