Without Memory (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Without Memory is a documentary film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A father loses his short-term memory as the result of a botched medical procedure which causes him to develop Wernicke's Encephalopathy. Koreeda chronicles his family’s fight to receive proper treatment and benefits from this devastating malpractice. Without Memory is an unabashed protest against the government and its disregard for health care. However, the film is also rich with thematic concerns, namely memory and loss, which infuse his later fiction films.
Who’s in it. Without Memory stars Hirokazu Kore-eda as Self, James Naughton as Narrator and Shigeru Honda as self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Without Memory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Without Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without Memory tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without Memory (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Without Memory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Without Memory worth watching?
- Without Memory holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Without Memory?
- Without Memory stars Hirokazu Kore-eda, James Naughton and Shigeru Honda.
- When was Without Memory released?
- Without Memory was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.