# Memento (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/memento-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| 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 84% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is Memento worth watching?**
Memento holds a 84% 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?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Memento?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Memento page for current options.

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