Memorial Day

2011·Movie
1h 48min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

War, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two Generations. Two Wars. One Story

Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives. 
War DramaIntergenerational StoryFamily BondsHistorical PerspectiveEmotional ImpactComing-of-AgeParallel ExperiencesRedemptiveMilitarySacrifice

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Memorial Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Memorial Day legally?

Memorial Day is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Memorial Day worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Memorial Day rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Memorial Day?

1 h 48 min

Memorial Day runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Memorial Day?

Critics58
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Memorial Day much the same way.

What language is Memorial Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Memorial Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Memorial Day in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Memorial Day use?

Baa-BombLeft for DeadDeath from AboveWar Is HellInstant Death BulletTurn of the MillenniumGreater-Scope VillainChild SoldiersFatal Family PhotoDad the VeteranStuff Blowing UpBut for Me, It Was Tuesdayand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Memorial Day, including Baa-Bomb, Left for Dead, Death from Above.

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