Memento (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2000, Memento is a thriller and mystery film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 113 minutes. “Some memories are best forgotten.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Memento stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, Carrie-Anne Moss as Natalie, Joe Pantoliano as John Edward "Teddy" Gammell and Mark Boone Junior as Burt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Memento sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $39.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Memento page.
If you liked it. Fans of Memento tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memento (2000)?
- In US, Memento is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Memento worth watching?
- Memento holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Memento?
- Memento stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior and Russ Fega.
- When was Memento released?
- Memento was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.