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Memento

"Some memories are best forgotten."

October 11, 2000 1h 53m 8.2/10 (15,799 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Memento is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Christopher Nolan.

Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 11, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 8.2/10 Excellent (15,799 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $40M 4.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$40,047,236

Production Companies

  • Newmarket Films
  • Summit Entertainment
  • Team Todd
  • I Remember Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

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 fo...

Who directed Memento?

Memento was directed by Christopher Nolan.

How long is Memento?

Memento has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Memento released?

Memento was released on October 11, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Memento?

The main cast of Memento includes Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ Fega.

Is Memento worth watching?

Memento has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 15,799 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.