Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company is a notable film directed by Allan King.
What it’s about. At Baycrest, an old-age home in Toronto, we follow a social worker as she talks to residents, particularly Max, Claire, Ida, and Rachel. The film opens on Claire's birthday, she's 89; Max, a tiny cheerful man, is her close friend. Rachel is lonesome, missing her son, complaining he rarely visits. Ida relies on memory for her solace. Helen has no memory and doesn't recognize her daughter; her moods swing. Murray keeps his cap on and likes women. Staff members bring medication, provide care, and offer small talk. Memory is fleeting: Claire re-experiences the death of a close companion several times, each time without remembering her previous grieving. Lives are circumscribed
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company (2005)?
- In US, Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company worth watching?
- Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company released?
- Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company was released in 2005.