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Photographic Memory (2012): Ratings & Box Office

Photographic Memory (2012) movie poster

Photographic Memory is a 2012 documentary directed by Ross McElwee. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $7,822 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

IMDb rating
8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$7.8K
Metascore
79
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Photographic Memory (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Ross McElwee
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Photographic Memory About?

The premise of Photographic Memory without spoilers.

A filmmaker seeks to reconnect with his son, who is absorbed by technology, and finds himself drawn back to his own past in St. Quay-Portrieux. The film explores the contrast between cherished, analog memories and the constant pull of digital distractions. It's a reflective story about time, art, and the challenges of bridging generational gaps while preserving a connection to the past.

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Crew

The Director of Photographic Memory

Directed by Ross McElwee.

From the director

More from Ross McElwee

One more film directed by Ross McElwee: Bright Leaves.

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Ratings

Photographic Memory Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Photographic Memory 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

Box office

Photographic Memory Box Office

Photographic Memory grossed $7,822 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.8K

US & Canada
$7.8K
Videos

Photographic Memory Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Photographic Memory.

Photographic Memory Offical Movie Trailer

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FAQ

Photographic Memory FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Photographic Memory, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Photographic Memory released?

Photographic Memory was released on October 12, 2012.

Who directed Photographic Memory?

Photographic Memory was directed by Ross McElwee.

More films by Ross McElwee

How much did Photographic Memory make at the box office?

Photographic Memory grossed $7,822 worldwide.

How is Photographic Memory rated?

Photographic Memory has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Photographic Memory have a post-credit scene?

No. Photographic Memory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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