Remember

An elderly Auschwitz survivor with dementia, Max Rosenbaum, living in a retirement home, discovers that the guard who murdered his family at the camp, known as 'Kurtz', is living in the United States under the assumed identity of a fellow resident named Rudy. With the help of his friend, Sam Levy, Max embarks on a cross-country road trip to find and exact revenge on Rudy before his own memory fades completely.

Remember received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Christopher Plummer's performance and the film's tense atmosphere and exploration of themes of revenge and memory. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable or contrived, and the film's portrayal of dementia was also a point of discussion.

• Christopher Plummer delivers a compelling performance as a man driven by a decades-old quest for vengeance.
• The film effectively builds suspense, though its narrative twists may be anticipated by some viewers.
• It's a thought-provoking exploration of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of historical trauma.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and Christopher Plummer's powerful lead performance. Some viewers found the storyline engaging, while others felt the plot progression was somewhat predictable. The film's thematic elements resonated with many.

Nominated for Best Motion Picture and Best Actor for Christopher Plummer at the Canadian Screen Awards.

Director Atom Egoyan was inspired to make the film after reading a news article about a similar situation where a Holocaust survivor sought revenge on a former Nazi.