Reminiscence (2021)
A memory expert navigates a sunken Miami, chasing a lost love through a labyrinth of dangerous recollections.
Nicolas Bannister, a rugged and solitary veteran living in a near-future Miami flooded by rising seas, is an expert in a dangerous occupation: he offers clients the chance to relive any memory they desire. His life changes when he meets a mysterious young woman named Mae. What begins as a simple matter of lost and found becomes a passionate love affair. But when a different client's memories implicate Mae in a series of violent crimes, Bannister must delve through the dark world of the past to uncover the truth about the woman he fell for.
How intense is Reminiscence?
Reminiscence is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Reminiscence feels like
- Tone
- melancholygrittysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Reminiscence
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Is Reminiscence for you?
Is Reminiscence scary?
No. Reminiscence is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Reminiscence gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Reminiscence sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Reminiscence OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Reminiscence?
Reminiscence runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Reminiscence?
Reminiscence is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Reminiscence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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