If you’re wondering whether the onscreen representation of amnesia represents the real thing, you should check out the 10 movies about amnesia on Netflix. So what is amnesia? Well, as the movies portray it, amnesia is a disease which cause memory loss to the patient. Sometimes, it can even result in the patient being unable to form new memories at all. Now you may be wondering how it is possible that people can have memory loss yet they can still talk and walk, and perform routine tasks. Well, that’s how amnesia affects a person. It doesn’t affect one’s identity or even the motor functions, but of course, life is definitely hell when you can’t recall anything.
Movies seem to love amnesia; there are tons of movies out there where the main character has amnesia, leading to some whacky hi-jinks which culminate in a happy ending for everyone. Now a disease is no laughing matter, nor is it generally “feel good”. Hence, Hollywood has to take a lot of liberties when presenting a movie on the same. That’s why there are significant differences between amnesia in real life, as pointed out by several neurologists, and amnesia in movies. The patterns of memory loss that affect real patients are usually not conducive to a simple plot which makes for a feel good movie. For example, if a movie shows that going to sleep completely deletes the previous memories of an amnesiac, the opposite is actually true. Sleeping actually strengthens the memories of the previous day, thereby making the entire premise of the movie redundant. On the other hand, if feel good movies aren’t really your thing and you want something more macabre, feel free to check out the 12 best serial killer documentaries on Netflix.
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Amnesia is a very popular disease in Hollywood apparently, mainly because it isn’t considered as depressing as cancer (which is preferred for movies which want to end with the audience crying out), and as such, there are dozens of movies out there on the topic, with several being featured on Netflix, and are just one click away from being streamed by you. We have selected 10 movies about amnesia on Netflix which are ranked based on their IMDB score; so if you’re interested in seeing how Hollywood depicts this disease, head on over to the list!
10. Secret Obsession (2019)
One of the latest movies to have come out on the topic, this supposed psychological thriller is also one of the worst movies I have seen on the streaming service. The movies is based on woman who suffers from amnesia after a traumatic attack, but finds herself in further danger. In fact, it will probably take you less than half the movie to figure out the supposed plot twist.
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9. Awake (2019)
This plot has been done to death, which is perhaps why the movie has been panned by critics. A man wakes up with no recollection of the past events and has been blamed for several murders. It’s a plot which isn’t very original, and could have easily been way more unique.
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8. Lavender (2016)
Apparently, movies based on amnesia are not very good. Lavender is about a photographer who is recovering from amnesia and discovers that her skull has fractures, which is the basis of a terrifying childhood secret. While the premise does seem interesting, the movie’s 5.3 rating on IMDB suggests that this is a miss rather than a hit.
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7. Before I Go To Sleep (2014)
A thriller starring megastars Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, this movie is about Nicole Kidman’s character waking up every day with absolutely no recollection because a major traumatic accident which occurred in her past. However, she slowly starts learning truths which completely distorts her life.
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6. Bewildered Bolbol (2010)
An Egyptian movie based on a man who loses his memory and gets engaged simultaneously to two different women in order to decide who he should marry, this movie about amnesia is not as good as you’d expect it to be. Maybe it’s just a tired concept for me of a man trying to hide one relationship from another, but the movie seemed quite average.
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5. Quien Te Cantara (2018)
Foreign movies tend to fare better on this topic, as evidenced by Quien Te Cantara, a movie about an amnesiac singer who doesn’t remember how to perform. Thus, her superfan steps in to remind the singer who she is. The acting and directing have received heaps of praise, and one should consider giving it a shot.
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4. Forgotten (2017)
Another foreign movie, this time from South Korea, makes our list of 10 movies about amnesia on Netflix. The movie is about the protagonist trying to discover the reason behind the kidnapping of his brother, who has no recollection at all of the past 19 days. This is one of those movies which are more fun by virtue of not knowing anything which is going to happen in it.
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3. The Tribe (2018)
A somewhat different and enjoyable take on amnesia, the movie deals with a man who is fired from the company he is CEO of, after getting caught in a lewd act with his secretary. His attempt to cause suicide results in him suffering from amnesia, and the story focuses on his biological mother, who had initially abandoned him.
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2. Tell Me Who I Am (2019)
We may be cheating a bit as this is technically a documentary rather than a movie, but nevertheless it’s a moving portrayal of the difficulty Marcus Lewis faced when he was only 18. His twin brother Alex got in an accident and after regaining consciousness, could only remember Marcus, depending on him for his own identity. This is an incredible movie about the traumatic and difficult journey the two brothers faced.
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1. Autumn’s Concerto (2009)
Topping the list of 10 movies about amnesia on Netflix, the TV show may be a decade old, but it is definitely worth seeing. This Korean drama is based on the protagonist Guang Xi and the reason for his happiness, Mu Cheng. However, after a serious accident leaves Guang Xi with no memories of his past, and his mother asks Mu Cheng to leave, he has to rebuild his life without knowing place in his past.
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