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Inception

Play trailer 2:17 Poster for Inception PG-13 Released Jul 16, 2010 2h 28m Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move.
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Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Nolan is exploring dreams and the possibilities are endless, which is why it’s a little disappointing that so much of the film feels like a generic CGI action movie, albeit a high-class one. Mar 20, 2024 Full Review Taylor Hatmaker Autostraddle Inception engaged on a mainly intellectually level, but that isn't to say that film didn't pack an emotional impact. Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Ange Anderson Bitch Media Inception is an intriguing, frustrating film, but ultimately satisfying. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Danilo Castro Next Best Picture Overall, “Inception” is a triumph, a perfectly oiled dream machine that can blow minds on first viewing and satisfy cinephiles on repeat viewings. Rated: 9/10 Apr 11, 2024 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia It is, simply put, a cerebral masterpiece from Christopher Nolan. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 10/10 Feb 7, 2024 Full Review Anushka Halve Film Companion As the corridor spins the characters as well as the audience have to grapple with the blurred boundaries between reality and the subconscious. Dec 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Trevor One of the best movies of all time. So happy they put it back in theaters. If more movies were like this the film industry would be exploding. The score , editing , cinematography, sound design, acting.its all superb. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review David N This is a fantastic film that should be seen in the theatre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review James SLIGHTLY CONFUSING ON A FIRST WATCH BUT STILL ABSOLUTE CINEMA Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Rodney s I was looking forward to seeing Inception on the big screen. However!!! The movie wasn't Projected in 4K... Instead of a sharp visual movie, it was soft. Appearing unfocused to my eyes. The Movie is Great. And a.Great.idea to have on the Biig Screen again. But present it thr right way. I left 1 hour after it atarted. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Yeni “Don’t try to understand it. Just feel it” Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review gibran carrillo MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember watching this movie in theaters back when it first came out. I was barely Middle school and I had a great time watching it with my uncle that summer. I’m glad it was rereleased in theaters for its 15 year anniversary and seeing it now as an adult. I’m so glad I got this opportunity. I loved the cast, the story, the music, technical work and passion this film went through. Truly, deeply a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!! 💭💭🎥🎥📽️📽️🔥🔥🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Christopher Nolan

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Dom Cobb

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Arthur

Elliot Page

Ariadne

Tom Hardy

Eames

Ken Watanabe

Saito

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A scene from the film "Inception." A scene from the film "Inception." Ellen Page as Ariadne in "Inception." (L-R) Michael Caine as Miles and Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb in "Inception." (L-R) Leonardo DiCaprio and filmmaker Christopher Nolan on the set of "Inception." (L-R) Ellen Page, Michael Caine, Leonardo DiCaprio, director of photography Wally Pfister and filmmaker Christopher Nolan on the set of "Inception." (L-R) Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur, Ken Watanabe as Saito and Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb in "Inception." (L-R) Ken Watanabe as Saito and Marion Cotillard as Mal in "Inception." Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur in "Inception." (Top-Bottom) Ken Watanabe as Saito and Lukas Haas as Nash in "Inception." View more photos

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Synopsis Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move.
Director
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas
Screenwriter
Christopher Nolan
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Syncopy
Rating
PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Sequences of Action)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 16, 2010, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2020
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$292.6M
Runtime
2h 28m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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