Memento (2000)
Memento is a 2000 mystery movie directed by Christopher Nolan, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano.
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.
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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.
When was Memento released?
Memento was released on 11 October 2000.
How long is Memento?
Memento runs 1h 53m.
Who made Memento?
Memento was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Where can I watch Memento?
Memento is available on Hulu, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video, Fawesome and Hoopla.
Where to watch Memento
Stream: Hulu, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Pluto TV, The CW, The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
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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