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Memories of Me (1988)

Memories of Me poster
Directed by
Henry Winkler
Genre
comedy film, comedy drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 42m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
5.4 of 10 from 20 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man reconnects with his estranged father, a struggling actor, as they try to rebuild their relationship. The story takes place in and around Hollywood, blending comedic moments with deeper family feelings.

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What happens

Memories of Me is a 1988 American comedy-drama film by director Henry Winkler, starring Billy Crystal, Alan King, and JoBeth Williams. This was the first theatrically released film directed by Winkler, who had previously directed the TV movie A Smoky Mountain Christmas. Much of it was filmed inside the MGM Studios in Culver City, California, only a few miles from Hollywood. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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