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Memento

Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who can no longer build new memories, as he attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he remembers. One story line moves forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more each time. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Thriller), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Memento

Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who can no longer build new memories, as he attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he remembers. One story line moves forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more each time.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Thriller), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2001
  • Released 25 May 2001
  • Runtime 113 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.4/10 from 1,432,382 votes
  • Metascore 83/100
  • Genres Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano

Direction and writing

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 57 wins & 59 nominations total

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