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Memory

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2023 | 104 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life: her daughter, her job, her AA meetings. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Volpi Cup for Best Actor. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Feature Low Budget – Comedy or Drama. Also nominated for 1 more Venice award and 1 more Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 89K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michel Franco

  • Jessica ChastainSylvia
  • Peter SarsgaardSaul
  • Merritt WeverOlivia
  • Josh CharlesIsaac
  • Elsie FisherSara
  • Jessica HarperSamantha
  • Blake BaumgartnerAshley
  • Davis DuffieldMale Nurse
  • Billy GriffithSecurity Guard
  • Ross BrodarRefrigerator Repair Man