Memento (2000)
0.1455Canon Score · ranked #179 all time
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About the film
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.
Why it ranks #179
Every list on which Memento appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #25 / 102 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #56 / 102 |
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #62 / 100 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #90 / 100 |
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #95 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #100 / 101 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #173 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #333 / 1041 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #395 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |