Memento(2000)
“Some memories are best forgotten.”
Overview
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.
Director
Christopher Nolan
Studio
Newmarket Films
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$40M
Cast
Guy Pearce
as Leonard
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Natalie
Joe Pantoliano
as Teddy
Mark Boone Junior
as Burt
Russ Fega
as Waiter
Jorja Fox
as Leonard's Wife
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Sammy
Harriet Sansom Harris
as Mrs. Jankis
Thomas Lennon
as Doctor
Callum Keith Rennie
as Dodd
Kimberly Campbell
as Blonde
Marianne Muellerleile
as Tattooist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
Newmarket Films • Summit Entertainment • Team Todd
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Where can I watch Memento?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Memento (2000).
What is Memento about?▼
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.
Who directed Memento?▼
Memento was directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2000. It is a mystery, thriller film.
How long is Memento?▼
Memento has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Memento?▼
The cast of Memento includes Guy Pearce as Leonard, Carrie-Anne Moss as Natalie, Joe Pantoliano as Teddy, Mark Boone Junior as Burt, Russ Fega as Waiter and more.
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