Memento (2000) Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical May 25, 2001 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 53m
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Memento Plot Synopsis:

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.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A man juggles searching for his wife"s murderer and keeping his short-term memory loss from being an obstacle.

Tagline: Some memories are best forgotten

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Official Trailer

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Memento Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2000 (more 2000 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 113 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Directors: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ Fega … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 25, 2001
Box Office: $25,544,867
Awards: 57
Nominations: 59
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Memento Release Dates In Theaters: May 25, 2001
Writers: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Producers: Christopher Ball, Elaine Dysinger, Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd, William Tyrer
Editors: Dody Dorn
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