Some memories are best forgotten.
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Memento (2000) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan, released on October 11, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano and Mark Boone Junior. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 16,722 ratings.
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Guy Pearce
as Leonard
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Natalie
Joe Pantoliano
as Teddy
Mark Boone Junior
as Burt
Russ Fega
as Waiter
Jorja Fox
as Leonard's Wife
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Sammy
Harriet Sansom Harris
as Mrs. Jankis
Thomas Lennon
as Doctor
Callum Keith Rennie
as Dodd
Kimberly Campbell
as Blonde
Marianne Muellerleile
as Tattooist
Directed by Christopher Nolan, written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, produced by Jennifer Todd and Suzanne Todd.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 16,722 ratings.
We all lie to ourselves to be happy. It's not until a film like Memento comes along, or that you personally have to deal with someone close who suffers a form of this subject to hand, that you get jolted to remember just how your memory is such a prized and treasured thing - and crucially that it's one of your key safety devices. Christopher and Jonathan Nolan crafted one of the best films of 2000 based on those…
Reviewed on July 12, 2015
Excellent. I can't believe I've finally gotten around to watching all of Christopher Nolan's films (I have 'The Prestige' on DVD, but have yet to see it), but it's been well worth the wait. There are a couple of handful of English-language directors operating right now that I will make sure I watch every single film of, and Nolan has become one of those for me, and rightfully so. A very fine twist on the noir…
Reviewed on May 14, 2016
‘Memento’ is director Christopher Nolan’s tribute to classic film noir tales of revenge and mystery. By adding a new twist to traditional conventions, Nolan is able to consume and grip the viewer throughout the entire film and for years after. The aspect that differentiates this neo-noir from its competitors today is its jumbled and complex narrative which continually moves backwards in time. The viewers first see…
Reviewed on March 9, 2017
Structuring the film in such a way that the viewer knows as little as the protagonist, the Nolan's have created a nifty puzzle that slowly unravels to its climax. 8/10
Reviewed on February 26, 2022
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Memento (2000) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Sundance Now, Netflix Standard with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Memento (2000) includes Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior and Russ Fega. The film was directed by Christopher Nolan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Memento was released on October 11, 2000 and runs for 1h 53m.
Memento (2000) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 16,722 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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