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Memories of Me (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Memories of Me (1988) movie poster

Memories of Me is a 1988 comedy drama starring Billy Crystal, JoBeth Williams and Larry Cedar. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
worldwide gross
$4M
Metascore
54
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Memories of Me (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Memories of Me About?

The premise of Memories of Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After suffering a heart attack, a successful New York surgeon begins to re-evaluate his life and seeks to reconnect with his estranged father. He discovers his father is a lovable, eccentric Hollywood extra who has found a close-knit community among background actors. As the surgeon enters this unfamiliar world, he finds himself competing for his father's attention with the very people who are like family to him, leading to unexpected challenges and heartwarming discoveries.

Memories of Me Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • father son estrangement
  • surgeon
  • flashback
  • failed actor
  • heart attack
  • doctor
  • father son relationship
  • death of father
  • film extra
  • jew
  • lobster costume
+18 more
  • aging actor
  • hospital
  • trumpet
  • funeral
  • kissing while having sex
  • memory
  • operating room
  • cameo appearance
  • surgery
  • man and woman in shower
  • workaholic
  • television studio
  • cameo
  • reference to pubic hair
  • mexican restaurant
  • hollywood
  • singing telegram
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Memories of Me Cast

Billy Crystal leads the cast, with JoBeth Williams and Larry Cedar.

Ratings

Memories of Me Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Memories of Me 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Memories of Me Plot Summary

What happens in Memories of Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Abbie Polin, a dedicated heart surgeon hailing from the bustling streets of New York, faces an unexpected life-altering moment when, during a critical surgical procedure, he suffers a heart attack. With remarkable expertise, he guides his colleagues through the chaos, instructing them on precise measures to alleviate the damage. Following this harrowing incident, Abbie finds himself in a hospital room, monitored closely as he battles the enveloping lethargy. This struggle invokes a poignant childhood memory of resisting sleep, a time when he felt the disconnection from his unsympathetic father.

Full summary

The whole story of Memories of Me, scene by scene

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Box office

Memories of Me Box Office

Memories of Me grossed $4 million worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$4M

US & Canada
$4M
Videos

Memories of Me Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Memories of Me.

Memories of Me (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Memories of Me?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What profession does Abbie Polin hold?

Cars

Cars in Memories of Me

19 cars on screen, including the 1964 Lincoln Continental and the 1980 Chevrolet Impala.

All 19 cars
  • 1964 Lincoln Continental in Memories of Me 1964 Lincoln Continental Important role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in Memories of Me 1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 in Memories of Me 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Background role
  • 1979 Chevrolet Impala in Memories of Me 1979 Chevrolet Impala Background role
Details

Memories of Me Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “No somos perfectos, ni falta que hace” and “Alla scoperta di papà”.

Also known as
  • No somos perfectos, ni falta que hace
  • Alla scoperta di papà
  • Mindez én vagyok
  • Спогади про мене
  • Спомени за мен
  • Воспоминания Обо Мне
  • 父子战争
  • Drôles de confidences
  • 아버지의 초상
  • Recordações de Minha Vida
  • Můj život bez tebe

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FAQ

Memories of Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Memories of Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Memories of Me?

Memories of Me runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Memories of Me released?

Memories of Me was released on October 7, 1988.

Who is in the cast of Memories of Me?

Memories of Me stars Billy Crystal, JoBeth Williams and Larry Cedar, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Memories of Me make at the box office?

Memories of Me grossed $4 million worldwide.

How is Memories of Me rated?

Memories of Me has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Memories of Me have a post-credit scene?

No. Memories of Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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