Memento

2000, Mystery & thriller, 1h 56m

179 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Christopher Nolan skillfully guides the audience through Memento's fractured narrative, seeping his film in existential dread. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Leonard (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty, however, of locating his wife's killer is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of 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.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Content|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Christopher Nolan
  • Producer:
    Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
  • Writer:
    Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $25.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Newmarket Film Group
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Guy Pearce
Leonard Shelby
Carrie-Anne Moss
Natalie
Joe Pantoliano
Teddy
Mark Boone Junior
Burt
Stephen Tobolowsky
Sammy
Harriet Sansom Harris
Mrs. Jankis
Callum Keith Rennie
Dodd
Russ Fega
Waiter
Kimberly Campbell
Blonde
Larry Holden
Jimmy Grantz
Christopher Nolan
Director
Christopher Nolan
Writer
Jonathan Nolan
Writer
Aaron Ryder
Executive Producer
William Tyrer
Co-Executive Producer
Jennifer Todd
Producer
Suzanne Todd
Producer
Elaine Dysinger
Co-Producer
Emma Thomas
Associate Producer
David Julyan
Original Music
Wally Pfister
Cinematographer
Dody Dorn
Film Editing
John Papsidera
Casting
Patti Podesta
Production Design
Danielle Berman
Set Decoration
Cindy Evans
Costume Design
Scott H. Eddo
Key Makeup Artist
William M. Povletich
Production Manager
Christopher Pappas
First Assistant Director
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Critic Reviews for Memento

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Audience Reviews for Memento

  • Aug 29, 2017
    Christopher and Jonathan Nolan make a shocking and enticing story in Memento. From its unconventional formula of storytelling to the shocking revelations, the film is a landmark for the brothers as one of their bests and one cinemas groundbreaking tales. 5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 29, 2016
    One of my favourite movies. Christopher Nolan is a genius. Movie like no other. In my opinion. his best movie so far.
    Marin ? Super Reviewer
  • Mar 31, 2016
    This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's a movie that's filled with suspense and a lot of well-developed characters. Director Christopher Nolan really shows why he is one of the best and most original and visual directors in Hollywood. The movie is based on a short story by Nolan's brother Jonathan, and these two guys really know how to work together. The acting from Guy Pearce and Carrie Anne-Moss are phenomenal. You always understand where the characters are in their emotions and in their thoughts and that's largely due to the brilliant actors that Nolan's got for this movie. This is truly one of the greatest movies that have ever been produced and it really showed the range of one of our most beloved directors to date.
    Lasse G Super Reviewer
  • Mar 11, 2016
    There will NEVER be another movie like Memento, and that's saying a lot in today's age. Christopher Nolan's debut feature film may require multiple views for some audience members to catch everything, but this craft is well worth the repeat viewing. Guy Pearce gives an underrated performance as a damaged and troubled survivor out for revenge. The supporting cast, especially Pantoliano, is superb as well. All things considered, this is a movie everybody should see. It's never too late to track it down!
    Ben B Super Reviewer
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