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Memento
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLeonard 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 suffe…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Memento.
MoviHero lists October 11, 2000 as the release date for Memento. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Guy Pearce as Leonard, Carrie-Anne Moss as Natalie, Joe Pantoliano as Teddy, Mark Boone Junior as Burt. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 2000
GenresMystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastGuy Pearce as Leonard, Carrie-Anne Moss as Natalie, Joe Pantoliano as Teddy, Mark Boone Junior as Burt
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Memento right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Memento runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 17,028 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“We all lie to ourselves to be happy.”
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“I reckon what makes this work from Christopher Nolan is the creation of a cerebral maelstrom that is every bit as confusingly frustrating for us…”
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“Excellent. I can't believe I've finally gotten around to watching all of Christopher Nolan's films (I have 'The Prestige' on DVD, but have yet to…”
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“‘Memento’ is director Christopher Nolan’s tribute to classic film noir tales of revenge and mystery.”
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“Structuring the film in such a way that the viewer knows as little as the protagonist, the Nolan's have created a nifty puzzle that slowly…”
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“So you lie to yourself to be happy .”
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“What's the last thing that you do remember?”
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