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Memoria

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2016 | 70 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Shelve it next to The Fallout or Risky Business.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 10 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Ivan Cohen is a young boy living in Palo Alto, California. Unsatisfied by his slacker group of friends, his love for a girl who doesn't know he exists and a dysfunctional family life, he is struggling to find his place in the world. Based on the book Palo Alto by James Franco.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vladimir de Fontenay, Nina Ljeti

  • Sam DillonIvan Cohen
  • Thomas MannAlex Dratch
  • James FrancoMr. Wyckoff
  • Miles HeizerSimon
  • LaKeith StanfieldMax
  • Teo HalmAlex (13 yrs)
  • Cole AlexanderDickey Ferriante
  • Kristen BaileyMom
  • Luna BlaiseNina (13 yrs)
  • Shauna BloomMrs. Kerrigan