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Rememory (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Rememory (2017) movie poster

Rememory is a 2017 sci-fi drama directed by Mark Palansky, starring Martin Donovan as Gordon Dunn, Julia Ormond and Gracyn Shinyei. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $70,124 worldwide. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
25%
worldwide gross
$70.1K
Echo Score
53
Rememory (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Mark Palansky
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rememory About?

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

Following the unexpected death of pioneering scientist Gordon Dunn, his grieving wife struggles to cope with the loss. An enigmatic investigator arrives, offering to use an experimental technology to extract and view Gordon's memories. As he delves deeper into the scientist's past, the investigator becomes entangled in a complex web of secrets and intrigue, uncovering a disturbing truth that puts him in grave danger and challenges his own sense of reality.

Rememory Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • memory extraction
  • architectural model
  • death of brother
  • private investigation
  • repressed memory
  • hedge maze
  • guilty conscience
  • scene of the crime
  • singing along with a radio
  • car crash
  • pelican
  • mountain climbing
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  • waterfall
  • standing ovation
  • overhead camera shot
  • stable
  • calf
  • burnt down house
  • miniature
  • camera shot of bare feet
  • getting a tattoo
  • prescription bottle
  • flushing prescription drugs
  • suicide
  • zippo lighter
  • dripping blood
  • hallucination
  • shot in the back
  • casket
  • decorating a christmas tree
  • blowing soap bubbles
  • murder investigation
  • self portrait
  • bacon
  • decoration
  • death of pet
  • driving at night
  • egg
  • elephant
  • note on a windshield
  • accordion
  • acoustic guitar
  • piano
  • smiley face
  • crying
  • letter writing
  • tattoo
  • downblouse
  • eiffel tower paris
  • character's point of view camera shot
Where to watch

Where to Watch Rememory

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Lionsgate+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Rememory Cast & Characters

Martin Donovan leads the cast as Gordon Dunn, with Julia Ormond as Carolyn Dunn and Gracyn Shinyei as Jane Dunn. Directed by Mark Palansky; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Rememory

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Ratings

Rememory Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rememory 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 53/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).

53 /100

Rememory Echo Score Breakdown

Rememory presents a mixed sci-fi drama anchored by a strong lead performance yet hampered by uneven pacing and a lack of cohesive vision. While several reviewers praised the film’s thematic interest and emotional undercurrents, many noted that the narrative fails to fully engage and that the direction feels pedestrian. Elements such as thoughtful interviews and occasional suspense enrich the project, but an anticlimactic resolution diminishes its impact. Overall, Rememory offers intriguing ideas but struggles to deliver a consistently compelling experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art direction and cinematography, Rememory exhibits a restrained aesthetic but suffers from inconsistent visual choices. The use of shifting first-person viewpoint in memories was described as visually jarring, and overall production and editing lack inventive flair. While competently assembled, the film’s visual elements fall short of creating a distinctive stylistic identity.

  • Character & Emotion 80

    In terms of character development and performance, Rememory is buoyed by Peter Dinklage’s nuanced portrayal and a consistently strong ensemble presence. Reviews emphasize his empathetic interviews and the depth he brings to a complex protagonist, offsetting uneven scripting. The emotional resonance conveyed by the cast remains the film’s principal strength.

  • Story & Flow 50

    When it comes to story structure and pacing, Rememory delivers a conceptually intriguing premise undermined by uneven momentum and late-arriving twists. Critiques point to anti-climactic resolution, predictable red herrings, and occasional narrative confusion regarding plot coherence. Although the film’s thematic exploration of memory offers moments of intellectual engagement, the overall flow lacks consistent dynamism.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    In terms of sensory experience, Rememory offers intermittent auditory and visual moments but largely falls short in sound design and visual cohesion. Observers note that the score and sound effects occasionally enhance emotional resonance, yet the VFX and varied stylistic choices diminish the sci-fi ambiance. Overall, the sensory elements feel serviceable without leaving a lasting impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    When considering rewatch potential, Rememory offers limited appeal for subsequent viewings due to its uneven pacing and anticlimactic resolution. While the central performance and thematic concept engage initially, the predictability of red herrings and diluted narrative momentum reduce lasting interest. Consequently, the film’s replay value is constrained, appealing primarily to viewers intrigued by its premise.

Plot

Rememory Plot Summary

What happens in Rememory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sam Bloom, known by multiple names including Peter and Sam, embarks on a journey driven by his curiosity about a psychologist, Gordon Dunn, who is pioneering a groundbreaking technology that captures human memories for viewing, much like a film—untainted by personal perceptions. For Sam, this device holds a crucial key: he longs to revisit his brother’s final words.

As the story unfolds, we witness a poignant flashback where Sam’s brother, a successful rock star, visits him, but their reunion takes a tragic turn during a night out at a local bar. Their joy is shattered when a car accident occurs, and Sam finds himself behind the wheel. The details of the incident are murky, typical of such tragedies, complicated by the involvement of another vehicle.

Full summary

The whole story of Rememory, scene by scene

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Box office

Rememory Box Office

Rememory grossed $70,124 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$70.1K

International
$70.1K
Videos

Rememory Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rememory.

REMEMORY (2017 Movie) - Official Trailer - Peter Dinklage, Anton Yelchin
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rememory?

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

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Cars

Cars in Rememory

9 cars on screen, including the Jeep Wagoneer and the 1991 Volvo 240.

All 9 cars
  • Jeep Wagoneer in Rememory Jeep Wagoneer Important role
  • 1991 Volvo 240 in Rememory 1991 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1968 Ford F-250 in Rememory 1968 Ford F-250 Minor role
  • 1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W202 in Rememory 1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W202 Minor role
Details

Rememory Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “리메모리” and “إعادة تشغيل الذاكرة”.

Also known as
  • 리메모리
  • إعادة تشغيل الذاكرة
  • Вспомни всё
  • Hafıza
  • 记忆重现
  • Спомни си отново
  • A Máquina De Lembranças
  • Rememory - Im Schatten der Erinnerung
  • Prawdziwe wspomnienia
  • 리메모리 - 기억추출
  • Prisiminimai
  • 記憶重現
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  • La Máquina del Recuerdo
  • Згадати заново

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FAQ

Rememory FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rememory, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rememory?

Rememory runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Rememory released?

Rememory was released on September 8, 2017.

Who directed Rememory?

Rememory was directed by Mark Palansky.

More films by Mark Palansky

Who is in the cast of Rememory?

Rememory stars Martin Donovan as Gordon Dunn, Julia Ormond as Carolyn Dunn and Gracyn Shinyei as Jane Dunn, among 12 credited actors.

Where can I watch Rememory?

In the US, Rememory is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Lionsgate+ and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Rememory make at the box office?

Rememory grossed $70,124 worldwide.

How is Rememory rated?

Rememory has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Rememory have a post-credit scene?

No. Rememory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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