# Memento (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/memento-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 113 min |

## Quick answer

Memento (2000) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #58 (8.4/10) — Memento remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #58 (8.4/10) — Memento remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ Fega, Jorja Fox, Stephen Tobolowsky, Harriet Sansom Harris, Thomas Lennon, Callum Keith Rennie

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, AMC+, Sundance Now
the United States: Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, AMC+, Sundance Now
India: Lionsgate Play
Turkey: MUBI
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid

## Common questions

**Is Memento worth watching?**
Memento holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #58 (8.4/10) — Memento remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Memento 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 directed Memento?**
Memento (2000) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Memento?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Memento?**
Memento is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, AMC+, Sundance Now; on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, AMC+, Sundance Now in the United States; on Lionsgate Play in India; on MUBI in Turkey; on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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