Memoria (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Memoria is a fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, running about 136 minutes. “In here, time stops.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One morning, Jessica Holland, a Scottish orchid farmer visiting her sister in Bogotá, is woken by a loud ‘bang’. This haunting sound dispels her sleep for days, calling into question her identity and guiding her from recording studios to secluded jungle villages in an attempt to find its source.
Who’s in it. Memoria stars Tilda Swinton as Jessica Holland, Elkin Díaz as Older Hernán Bedoya, Jeanne Balibar as Agnes Cerkinsky and Daniel Giménez Cacho as Juan Ospina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Memoria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Memoria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Memoria tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memoria (2021)?
- In GB, Memoria is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Memoria worth watching?
- Memoria holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Memoria?
- Memoria stars Tilda Swinton, Elkin Díaz, Jeanne Balibar, Daniel Giménez Cacho and Juan Pablo Urrego.
- When was Memoria released?
- Memoria was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.