What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRemember
Lisa Genova · Book · 2021
If you loved Remember, start with Remember (Atom Egoyan, 2015) — a film from the same story. Below: 2 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Remember across media.
If you were captivated by the science of how memory defines our humanity in Remember, explore these deep dives into the brain.
Start with the source
The source
Remember
Atom Egoyan · Film · 2015
Adaptation
Remember
Series · 2015
Films on the same thread
Reminiscence
Lisa Joy · Film · 2021
Explores: Memory and Identity, Lost Love, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as Remember examines the mechanics of recollection, this neo-noir thriller explores the moral and personal consequences of accessing our past, illustrating the fragile link between memory and identity.
Still Alice
Wash Westmoreland · Film · 2014
Shares 2 threads with Remember: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia.
This film provides the narrative counterpart to the science found in Remember, depicting the emotional reality of cognitive decline and the impact of losing one's grip on personal history.
Series on the same thread
How to Change Your Mind
Michael Pollan · Series · 2022
Explores: Psychedelics, Mental Health, Self-Discovery.
Much like the accessible science in Remember, this series investigates the biological influence of substances on the mind, offering a fascinating look at how we alter our cognitive states.
The Mind, Explained
Ezra Klein · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Remember: Neuroscience.
If you appreciated the illuminating look at cognitive function in Remember, this series serves as a broader guide to the complex mechanisms governing our thoughts, anxieties, and overall human behavior.
Podcasts on the same thread
Huberman Lab
Podcast
Shares a thread with Remember: Brain Health.
Building on the neuroscientific foundations of Remember, this podcast offers actionable tools for optimizing brain health and understanding the biological connections that dictate our daily perceptions and behavioral patterns.
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cognitive bias, human behavior, interpersonal dynamics.
This show expands upon the psychological exploration in Remember by analyzing the hidden cognitive biases that shape your daily decision-making and your interactions with the people around you.
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Common questions
Is Remember by Lisa Genova a fictional story?
No, Remember by Lisa Genova is a nonfiction exploration of human memory written by a Harvard-trained neuroscientist. While Genova is known for her fiction, this 2021 book focuses on the science of how we remember, why we forget, and how to protect our cognitive health.
Is the 2015 movie Remember related to the book Remember by Lisa Genova?
No, the 2015 movie Remember is not related to the 2021 book Remember by Lisa Genova. The book is a scientific exploration of memory, whereas the 2015 movie is a separate dramatic work that shares only the title.
Is the 2015 TV series Remember based on the book by Lisa Genova?
No, the 2015 TV series Remember is not based on the 2021 book Remember by Lisa Genova. The book is a nonfiction work about neuroscience and memory, and it is not connected to the plot or production of the 2015 television series.
What is the primary focus of Remember by Lisa Genova?
The primary focus of Remember by Lisa Genova is the science of human memory. The book examines the intricacies of how we remember and why we forget, while providing expert insights from a neuroscientist on practical steps to help protect and maintain our memories over time.