Inception (2010)
Christopher Nolan's genre-defining heist thriller that turns the architecture of the human mind into the ultimate crime scene.
Inception - Movie Information
- Original Title: Inception
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 28m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French, Japanese, Swahili
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 15, 2010 (United Arab Emirates), July 16, 2010 (United States - PG-13), July 16, 2010 (Canada - 14A), July 16, 2010 (United Kingdom - 12A), July 29, 2010 (Germany - 12), July 21, 2010 (France - TP), July 16, 2010 (India - UA), July 22, 2010 (New Zealand - M), July 22, 2010 (Australia - M), August 6, 2010 (Brazil - 14), July 23, 2010 (Mexico - B), September 24, 2010 (Italy - T), August 6, 2010 (Spain - 12), July 21, 2010 (South Korea - 12), September 1, 2010 (China), July 30, 2010 (Nigeria)
- Alternative Titles: Başlangıç (TR), 潛行凶间 (HK), จิตพิถาตโลก (TH), 全面勃動 (TW), 心 �;犯案 (CN), El Origen (MX), Eredet (HU), インセプション (JP)
- Production Companies: Legendary Pictures, Syncopy, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Inception - Plot
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
Inception - Trailer
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Your mind is the scene of the crime.
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Inception - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Christopher Nolan
Main Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Ken Watanabe
- Tom Hardy
- Elliot Page
- Dileep Rao
- Cillian Murphy
- Tom Berenger
- Marion Cotillard
- Pete Postlethwaite
Writers
- Christopher Nolan
Producers
- Christopher Nolan
- Emma Thomas
- Kanjirô Sakura
- Yoshikuni Taki
Inception - FAQs
What does the ending of Inception mean?
The ending of Inception is deliberately ambiguous. Cobb spins his totem — a top — to test whether he is dreaming, but the film cuts before it falls or keeps spinning. Nolan has stated the ambiguity is intentional, inviting viewers to decide whether Cobb has finally returned to reality or remains trapped in a dream.
Is there a post-credits scene in Inception?
Inception does not have a post-credits scene. The film ends with the iconic spinning top shot before cutting to black. There is no additional footage after the credits roll, so audiences do not need to stay seated once the main narrative concludes.
Where can you stream or watch Inception?
Inception is available to stream on HBO Max and through the HBO Max Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Inception based on a true story?
Inception is not based on a true story. It is an entirely original screenplay written by Christopher Nolan, who developed the concept over roughly ten years. The film draws on theories of lucid dreaming and subconscious psychology but depicts entirely fictional events and characters.
Who are the main actors in Inception?
Inception stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur, Ken Watanabe as Saito, Tom Hardy as Eames, Elliot Page as Ariadne, Cillian Murphy as Robert Fischer, Marion Cotillard as Mal Cobb, and Pete Postlethwaite as Maurice Fischer, among others.
What is the age rating for Inception?
Inception is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may contain material unsuitable for children under 13. The rating reflects sequences of violence and action, intense thematic content, and brief strong language. It carries a 12A certificate in the United Kingdom.
Did Inception win any major awards?
Inception won four Academy Awards at the 83rd Oscars, including Best Cinematography (Wally Pfister), Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and won numerous BAFTA and Critics' Choice Awards.
How long is Inception and when was it released?
Inception has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes. It was theatrically released on July 16, 2010, in the United States and Canada, and on July 16, 2010, in the United Kingdom. It opened a day earlier, on July 15, 2010, in the United Arab Emirates.
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