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Memento

2000Movie1 h 53 minR

MysteryThriller
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic838.8Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

A gripping, nerve-racking mystery movie about mystery and crime, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Reverse Chronology Thriller
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Memory and Identity
  • Neo-Noir Aesthetic
  • Structural Puzzle Box
  • Grief and Obsession
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Intellectual Engagement

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Christopher Nolan
Produced by
Suzanne Todd, Jennifer Todd
Music by
David Julyan

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 2000 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
October 11, 2000
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Freeze-Frame Bonus, Expo Label, Back to Front +9

  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Expo Label
  • Back to Front
  • Painting the Medium
  • Easter Egg
  • Wounded Gazelle Gambit
  • Futureshadowing
  • Downer Beginning
  • Newhart Phonecall
  • Note to Self
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Amnesia Loop

12 of 101 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Memento?"

Questions about Memento

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Memento?

NetflixPrimeHuluPeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaKanopy

In the United States, Memento streams on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Peacock, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Memento worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83).

Can I half-watch Memento?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 9 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Memento?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Memento a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$40 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Memento use?

Freeze-Frame BonusExpo LabelBack to FrontPainting the MediumEaster EggWounded Gazelle GambitFutureshadowingDowner BeginningNewhart PhonecallNote to SelfLeaning on the Fourth WallAmnesia Loopand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Freeze-Frame Bonus, Expo Label, and Back to Front.