Memento (2000)
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.
Cast
- Guy Pearce - Leonard
- Carrie-Anne Moss - Natalie
- Joe Pantoliano - Teddy
- Mark Boone Junior - Burt
- Russ Fega - Waiter
- Jorja Fox - Leonard's Wife
- Stephen Tobolowsky - Sammy
- Harriet Sansom Harris - Mrs. Jankis
- Thomas Lennon - Doctor
- Callum Keith Rennie - Dodd
Screenplay
- Christopher Nolan (Screenplay)
- Jonathan Nolan (Short Story)
Themes
Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Psychological Mind Games and Riddles, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
drug dealer, amnesia, insulin, tattoo, waitress, motel, manipulation, flashback, confusion, revenge, murder, memory loss, memory, psychological thriller, whodunit
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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 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.
- Who stars in Memento?
- Memento stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ Fega, Jorja Fox.
- How long is Memento?
- Memento has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Memento?
- Memento is a Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Memento?
- Memento has a Filmori rating of 4.2/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of Memento?
- Memento had a budget of $9M.
- How much did Memento gross?
- Memento grossed $40M worldwide.
- Where was Memento produced?
- Memento was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Memento?
- The themes of Memento include: Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Psychological Mind Games and Riddles, Twisted Psychological Thriller.