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Memento

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.4M
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POPULARITY
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Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss in Memento (2000)
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Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator, suffers from anterograde amnesia and uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife, which is the last thing he remembers.Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator, suffers from anterograde amnesia and uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife, which is the last thing he remembers.Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator, suffers from anterograde amnesia and uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife, which is the last thing he remembers.

  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Christopher Nolan
    • Jonathan Nolan
  • Stars
    • Guy Pearce
    • Carrie-Anne Moss
    • Joe Pantoliano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    1.4M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    313
    17
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Christopher Nolan
      • Jonathan Nolan
    • Stars
      • Guy Pearce
      • Carrie-Anne Moss
      • Joe Pantoliano
    • 2.5KUser reviews
    • 227Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #57
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 57 wins & 59 nominations total

    Videos6

    Memento
    Trailer 2:12
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    Memento
    Memento | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:27
    Memento | Anniversary Mashup
    A Guide to the Films of Christopher Nolan
    Clip 2:03
    A Guide to the Films of Christopher Nolan
    Cafe Scene: Scene
    Clip 1:09
    Cafe Scene: Scene
    Lenny! : Scene
    Clip 0:26
    Lenny! : Scene

    Photos137

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    Top cast16

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    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Leonard
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss
    • Natalie
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Teddy
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Burt
    Russ Fega
    Russ Fega
    • Waiter
    Jorja Fox
    Jorja Fox
    • Leonard's Wife
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Sammy Jankis
    Harriet Sansom Harris
    Harriet Sansom Harris
    • Mrs. Jankis
    Thomas Lennon
    Thomas Lennon
    • Doctor
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Dodd
    Kimberly Campbell
    Kimberly Campbell
    • Blonde
    Marianne Muellerleile
    Marianne Muellerleile
    • Tattooist
    Larry Holden
    Larry Holden
    • Jimmy
    Doshia Darmane
    Doshia Darmane
    • Motel Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Stephanie Searson
    • Jimmy's Daughter
    • (uncredited)
    Buzz Visconti
    • Motel Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Christopher Nolan
      • Jonathan Nolan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      EASTER EGG: The Limited Edition DVD (and the standard Region 2 edition) allows the movie to be watched in the exact chronological order of the events in the film. The first couple of scenes of the regular cut of the movie appear normal in this version, meaning they are not reversed. However, this version of the movie on Disc 2 is quite difficult to reach (the user must answer several questions and solve a puzzle), and forward, reverse, and chapter skip capabilities are disabled.
    • Goofs
      When Natalie shows Leonard the picture of herself with Jimmy, she is smiling (in addition to Jimmy having a mustache). Later, when he gets out of bed and views it again, she is no longer smiling, and Jimmy's mustache is gone. Finally, in the close-up of Leonard writing the note on the back of the Polaroid he took of her, the picture has reverted to its original state. This is probably deliberate to make us feel we have Leonard's condition.
    • Quotes

      Leonard Shelby: [running] OK, so what am I doing?

      [sees Dodd also running]

      Leonard Shelby: Oh, I'm chasing this guy.

      [Dodd shoots at Leonard]

      Leonard Shelby: No... he's chasing me.

    • Alternate versions
      The Region 2 DVD contains the original movie, and the re-edited "Chronological" movie as a hidden extra within the special features menu. This can be found by pressing "enter/select" on your remote, just as the menu is about to loop back to the beginning of the menu.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Memento (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Something in the Air
      (1999)

      Music by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels

      Lyrics by David Bowie

      Performed by David Bowie

      Courtesy of RZO Music, Inc./Virgin Records America, Inc.

    User reviews2.5K

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10

    Its not a gimmick, its something new

    Yes, it's true. The entire movie is based on a gimmick. However, I honestly feel that this does not cheapen the picture in the slightest bit. I loved every scene; discovering information as our lead character discovered it. It demands a second and third viewing, as there are many subtleties and quick flashes that may not be picked up on the first time around. Its one of the most original films ever made, and for people who scoff at the concept of not having a short-term memory, it actually is a real condition. Watch this movie. And, please pay attention. The performances are wonderful, and its structured magnificently.
    • jbparker
    • May 8, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amnesia
    • Filming locations
      • Travel Inn - 7254 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA(as Discount Inn)
    • Production companies
      • Newmarket Capital Group
      • Team Todd
      • I Remember Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,544,867
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $235,488
      • Mar 18, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,047,236
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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