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Remember

  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
29K
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Christopher Plummer in Remember (2015)
Atom Egoyan's new film
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With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in ... Read allWith the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in the death camp to kill him himself.With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in the death camp to kill him himself.

  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writer
    • Benjamin August
  • Stars
    • Christopher Plummer
    • Kim Roberts
    • Amanda Smith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writer
      • Benjamin August
    • Stars
      • Christopher Plummer
      • Kim Roberts
      • Amanda Smith
    • 163User reviews
    • 152Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Remember: Alemania (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Remember: Desayuno con Max (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Zev Guttman
    Kim Roberts
    Kim Roberts
    • Paula
    Amanda Smith
    • Cele
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Max Rosenbaum
    Sean Francis
    Sean Francis
    • Max's Aide
    Howard Jerome
    • Rabbi
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Charles Guttman
    T.J. McGibbon
    T.J. McGibbon
    • Zev's Great Grandaughter
    Liza Balkan
    • Rebecca Guttman
    Mark Fisher
    Mark Fisher
    • New York Taxi Driver
    Michael Koras
    Michael Koras
    • Amtrak Train Conductor
    Peter DaCunha
    Peter DaCunha
    • Tyler
    Daniel Kash
    Daniel Kash
    • Retirement Home Director
    Duane Murray
    Duane Murray
    • Tyler's Dad
    Patrick Haye
    Patrick Haye
    • Cleveland Town Car Driver
    James Cade
    James Cade
    • Gun Shop Owner
    Sugith Varughese
    Sugith Varughese
    • Cleveland Holiday Inn Desk Clerk
    Mary Walsh
    • Rudy #1's Cleaning Lady
    • (as Mary 'Fran' Walsh)
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writer
      • Benjamin August
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews163

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    9lokilfa

    Want a real action thriller? Remember!

    Remember is indeed an exceptionally good solid movie, I have to thank IMDb reviewers for pointing it out, I could have easily missed this one, cerebral thrillers are sometimes difficult to watch for me and most often than not satisfaction for the viewer is scarce.

    In a society that is constantly becoming older, elder citizens are becoming more and more a part of our social experience and (hopefully) old age will be a much greater part of our own lifetime in the future. Unfortunately memory loss and mental faculties degeneration is a growing threat directly to us or indirectly through our loved ones. Since it's not "cool" this pressing theme is often ignored in movies. Remember makes the best out of it in a surprisingly immersive movie.

    The protagonist will fight increasingly daunting external threats and difficulties in his hunt for the enemy/nemesis that has become the unique and last purpose of his life. But that's only half of the story, the hero's physical flaws and internal struggle with his own dysfunctional brain is a whole added yet perfectly merged battleground in which he has to fight his own self.

    Depicting such an epic struggle in an immersive storytelling is a massive victory for the script and the actors, no shortcuts taken there, everyone delivers and the protagonist gives a top performance. Photography and music constantly enhance the story but thanks to a superb directing and competent production all the factors involved are smoothly united towards an almost perfect product.
    Gordon-11

    Wow, it astounded me

    This film tells the story of a holocaust survivor who now has dementia and lives in a nursing home in the USA. With the encouragement from another holocaust survivor, he sets out on a trip to hunt down their tormentors.

    I expected "Remember" to be touching, but I have not expected it to be so completely powerful. It tells the sad life of an old man struggling with basic daily life because of his dementia. Then, it tells a heart wrenching story of revenge seeking. It is already a captivating story, but the story only gets better. The ending is something of a shock which leaves me literally paralysed with emotions. It leaves my brain frantically feeling the emotions of the various characters in the film, especially Zeb's and the other guy in the nursing home. The story astounds me, leaves me with tingles in my head for many minutes after the film ends. I'm made speechless by the intensity of the story. And the even more amazing thing is that the story is very believable, to the point that it could happen to anyone of the elderly generation.

    I think "Remember" is a must see for everyone. Make time to find it and watch it!
    9Info-241-562323

    Far from what I expected.

    I began watching Remember with no great expectations; I thought I'd watch the first 20 minutes or so, and if it seemed promising, I'd come back to it at a later time perhaps.

    You will already be aware of the plot/story-line from other reviews etc...; but for those who have not yet seen it, it has a beautiful way of drawing you in somehow. Beautifully written, yet powerful; I found I was becoming so immersed in the movie that there would be no 'coming back to it later'.

    Casting and acting are excellent all-round, in what turned out to be perhaps one of the best films I've seen over the past 18 months or so.

    There's very little else I can say regarding the film other than 'watch it'... it's excellent.

    9/10
    9Siebert_Tenseven

    A Journey Of The Mind

    Atom Egoyan in fine form directing a fascinating story of revenge and identity loss. Christopher Plummer plays the main character with the sense of consistent and strong characterization that he has done so well for over forty years. This is definitely one of his more convincing roles, and since the focus is on his character the entire time, he truly had to carry this picture along. He does so with complete conviction and confidence.

    What makes the story so interesting and keeps it moving are the separate stops on the journey of the main character. In each place he visits there are additional members of the supporting cast introduced, each of whom add a uniqueness and individuality to the scenes that play out. Dean Norris certainly plays an intensely well suited and memorable role. Egoyan keeps up his trademark use of strange and unusual locations, and any fan of the director will not be disappointed.

    There is a great twist in this story, one of the better ones I've seen in a while. Some good advice would be to not read any of the spoilers, although the description of how the plot changes would take up several paragraphs. You're better off watching the movie and enjoying Mychael Danna's brilliant soundtrack as an added bonus.
    9jack-78597

    Tension builds in a well-told tale

    I'd caution people to not read any of these reviews that contain spoilers, because they will rob you of a captivating movie experience. This is one movie, believe me, where you do not want to know how it comes out until the movie itself has a chance to tell its tale, much Like "Crying Game" some years ago. I cannot understand people who do this, self-appointed film "experts" who have decided that you do not deserve to let the movie speak for itself. They're like people who blab about surprise parties, or who say "Now watch this!" loudly in a theater. This movie is as well-written and directed as anything you're likely to see this year, and to know too much beforehand robs you of a rare cinematic experience.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christopher Plummer performed all his own piano playing.
    • Goofs
      Near the end of the movie Zev Guttman gets out of a cab with a bag in his hands but when the cab pulls away, there is no bag.
    • Quotes

      Max Rosenbaum: [in letter to Zev] We are the last living survivors from our prison block. Besides me, you are the only person who could still recognize the man who killed our families.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2016 Canadian Screen Awards (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Etude Op 92 No. 5 In G Major
      Written by Moritz Moszkowski

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • Germany
      • South Africa
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Recuerdos secretos
    • Filming locations
      • Revival 629, 629 Eastern Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Serendipity Point Films
      • Distant Horizon
      • Detalle Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,184,564
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,006
      • Oct 18, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,235,959
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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