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Memories of Me

1988Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A cathartic, wholesome comedy movie about family and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Abbie Polin never told anyone the terrible secret about his father... he's alive and well and living in Hollywood.

After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.

Feels like

  • Father-Son Reconciliation
  • Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes
  • Heartfelt Drama
  • Illness & Memory
  • Family Bonds
  • Poignant & Touching
  • Aging & Legacy
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

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Directed by
Henry Winkler

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Facts

September 28, 1988 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
September 28, 1988
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
71 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Memories of Me?"

Questions about Memories of Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Memories of Me?

In the United States, Memories of Me streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Memories of Me worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 54).

Is Memories of Me okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Memories of Me make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Memories of Me plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.