Source Code

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Source Code

PG-13

Released Apr 1, 2011

1h 29m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

Action

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Helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is part of a top-secret military operation that enables him to experience the last few minutes in the life of Sean Fentress, a man who died in a commuter-train explosion. The purpose of Colter's mission is to learn the identity of the bomber and prevent a similar catastrophe. As Colter lives Sean's final moments, he becomes more certain that he can prevent the first tragedy from occurring -- as long as he doesn't run out of time.

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Critics Consensus

Finding the human story amidst the action, director Duncan Jones and charming Jake Gyllenhaal craft a smart, satisfying sci-fi thriller.

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Una LaMarche

Observer

Ultimately, Source Code makes good on its Hitchcockian opening sequence -- it may pale in comparison to the master, but it's a fun, puzzle-filled ride, with excellent pacing and a mounting uneasiness that recalls the best episodes of The Twilight Zone.

Mar 23, 2014

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Source Code is a sci-fi thriller that simply shouldn't work as well as it does.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 23, 2014

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John Swansburg

Slate

It's this emotional arc underlying the ticking-time-bomb plot that keeps the movie from succumbing to its flaws.

Mar 23, 2014

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Source Code delivers enough suspense to appease general audiences but lacks even coherent hypothetical science that will invite heady discussions of multiverse logic and quantum physics among those concerned about such things.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 31, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

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... a nifty mystery with snappy action and a real paranoid atmosphere for our (correctly) suspicious hero...

Aug 5, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

It might and does take until the last scene to do so, but every plot thread is sewn-up, and there isn't a clue doled out along the way that doesn't make sense or fit into the final puzzle. Its as close to perfect as a screenplay can get.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 21, 2022

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Daniel M

A brilliant sci-fi thriller with compelling performances and a very intelligent plot that will captivate all audiences. The ending will fascinate to the science-oriented viewers (to avoid spoilers, I can't say why). One of the best sci-fi movies I have seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Aaron C

Amazing film, watched this not knowing much about it. Great storyline well acted, you actually care about the characters. Great there is no sequel as this would probably be over kill.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Nick R

Just simply an epic and original sci-fi film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Audience Member

Awesome movie. Suspenseful sci-fi with just the right dose of patriotism, love, friendship and moral duty. It's a great movie for any mood and occasion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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Jamie B

Excellent movie overall. Enjoyed it throughout. Must watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Dude S

Best science fiction movie I have watched in 2011.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Synopsis

Helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is part of a top-secret military operation that enables him to experience the last few minutes in the life of Sean Fentress, a man who died in a commuter-train explosion. The purpose of Colter's mission is to learn the identity of the bomber and prevent a similar catastrophe. As Colter lives Sean's final moments, he becomes more certain that he can prevent the first tragedy from occurring -- as long as he doesn't run out of time.

Director: Duncan Jones
Producer: Mark Gordon, Philippe Rousselet, Jordan Wynn
Screenwriter: Ben Ripley
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Mark Gordon Productions, Summit Entertainment, StudioCanal, Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit, Vendome Pictures, Starhaus Filmproduktion GmbH
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Images|Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.7M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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