---
title: "Forgotten Sins"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/forgotten-sins-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 288735
imdb_id: "tt0119143"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Forgotten Sins (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/forgotten-sins-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Forgotten Sins
Year: 1996
Release Date: 03/07/1996 (US)
Genre: Drama and TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 40m
Plot: A county sheriff is accused by his daughter of having abused her. Her accusation gets more and more elaborate, involving satanic rituals. As nearly everyone around him seems to believe he's guilty, he starts breaking up and questioning his own innocence.
Cast: William Devane, John Shea, Bess Armstrong
Director: Dick Lowry
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        Forgotten Sins is a 1996 drama and TV movie directed by Dick Lowry. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and was released in the United States on March 7, 1996. The cast features William Devane, John Shea, and Bess

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dick Lowry

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Devane** as *Dr. Richard Ofshe*
- **John Shea** as *Sheriff Matthew Bradshaw*
- **Bess Armstrong** as *Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw*
- **Dean Norris** as *Detective Carl Messenger*
- **Brian Markinson** as *Lowell Hart*
- **Lisa Dean Ryan** as *Rebecca Bradshaw*
- **Timothy Patrick Quill** as *Stan Cooper*
- **Gary Grubbs** as *Reverend Ralph Newton*
- **John M. Jackson** as *Wayne Everett*
- **Ray McKinnon** as *Steve Sweetier*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Forgotten Sins online?
Forgotten Sins is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Forgotten Sins worth watching?
Forgotten Sins holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Forgotten Sins and when was it released?
Forgotten Sins is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Forgotten Sins?
Forgotten Sins was directed by Dick Lowry.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Forgotten Sins — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288735)
- [Forgotten Sins (TV Movie 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119143/fullcredits/)
- [Forgotten Sins (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288735-forgotten-sins/cast)
- [Forgotten Sins (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/forgotten-sins/credits)
- [Forgotten Sins Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/forgotten-sins/1318744/credits/)
- [Forgotten Sins - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/forgotten-sins/cast/2030285383/)

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