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A Photographic Memory

2024·Movie
1h 27min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A filmmaker ventures into the archives of her photographer mother to construct a personal story of love, loss, and finding someone in the work they leave behind.
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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Photographic Memory legally?

A Photographic Memory is included with a subscription to OVID and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Photographic Memory worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Photographic Memory?

1 h 27 min

A Photographic Memory runs 1 h 27 min.

Is A Photographic Memory based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Photographic Memory?

Critics95
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate A Photographic Memory higher (95) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Photographic Memory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Photographic Memory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Photographic Memory in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.