Inception (2010) Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery Action Adventure
Inception (2010) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 16, 2010 (US) | Genres Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Action, Adventure | Runtime 2h 28m
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IMDB: ☆ 8.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.4/10
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Inception Plot Synopsis:
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible, inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea, but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Dark Knight) writes and directs this psychological sci-fi action film about a thief who possesses the power to enter into the dreams of others. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) doesn"t steal things, he steals ideas. By projecting himself deep into the subconscious of his targets, he can glean information that even the best computer hackers can"t get to. In the world of corporate espionage, Cobb is the ultimate weapon. But even weapons have their weakness, and when Cobb loses everything he"s forced to embark on one final mission in a desperate quest for redemption. This time Cobb won"t be harvesting an idea, but sowing one. Should he and his team of specialists succeed, they will have discovered a new frontier in the art of psychic espionage. They"ve planned everything to perfection, and they have all the tools to get the job done. Their mission is complicated, however, by the sudden appearance of a malevolent foe that seems to know exactly what they"re up to, and precisely how to stop them.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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Inception Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2010 (more 2010 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 148 minutes / Directors: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 16, 2010Box Office: $292,587,330
Oscars: 4
Awards: 155
Nominations: 220
What is Inception Streaming On?
Inception is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English, Japanese, French
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Inception Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 16, 2010, Netflix: Apr 01, 2023
Producers: Zakaria Alaoui, John Bernard, Chris Brigham, Jordan Goldberg, Thomas Hayslip, Christopher Nolan, Kanjirô Sakura, Yoshikuni Taki, Emma Thomas, Thomas Tull
Musicians: Hans Zimmer
Cinematographers: Wally Pfister
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Inception Plot Synopsis:
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible, inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea, but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
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Inception (2010) Cast (Click to Expand)
Inception Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | Cobb |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | ... | Arthur |
| Ellen Page | ... | Ariadne |
| Tom Hardy | ... | Eames |
| Ken Watanabe | ... | Saito |
| Dileep Rao | ... | Yusuf |
| Cillian Murphy | ... | Robert Fischer |
| Tom Berenger | ... | Browning |
| Marion Cotillard | ... | Mal |
| Pete Postlethwaite | ... | Maurice Fischer |
| Michael Caine | ... | Miles |
| Lukas Haas | ... | Nash |
| Tai-Li Lee | ... | Tadashi |
| Claire Geare | ... | Phillipa (3 Years Old) |
| Magnus Nolan | ... | James (20 Months Old) |
| Taylor Geare | ... | Phillipa (5 Years Old) |
| Johnathan Geare | ... | James (3 Years Old) |
| Tohoru Masamune | ... | Japanese Security Guard |
| Yuji Okumoto | ... | Saito''s Attendant |
| Earl Cameron | ... | Elderly Bald Man |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio (b. November 11, 1974) – Cobb
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Leonardo Di Caprio | Leo DiCaprio - Joseph Gordon-Levitt (b. February 17, 1981) – Arthur
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Joey Gordon-Levitt | Joe Gordon-Levitt | Joseph Gordon Levitt | Joseph Leonard Levitt | Joseph-Gordon Levitt | RegularJOE - Ellen Page (b. February 21, 1987) – Ariadne
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Ellen Philpotts Page | Ellen Philpotts-Page - Tom Hardy (b. September 15, 1977) – Eames
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Thomas Hardy - Ken Watanabe (b. October 21, 1959) – Saito
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Dileep Rao (b. July 29, 1973) – Yusuf
Sign: Leo - Cillian Murphy (b. May 25, 1976) – Robert Fischer
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) - Tom Berenger (b. May 31, 1949) – Browning
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Marion Cotillard (b. September 30, 1975) – Mal
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Pete Postlethwaite, as Maurice Fischer, passed away at age 64 in Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Peter Postlethwaite - Michael Caine (b. March 14, 1933) – Miles
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Sir Michael Caine | Michael Scott - Lukas Haas (b. April 16, 1976) – Nash
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Lucas D. Haas | Lucas Haas - Tai-Li Lee – Tadashi
- Claire Geare – Phillipa (3 Years Old)
Height: 4' 5" (1.35 m)
Also known as: Claire Astin Geare - Magnus Nolan – James (20 Months Old)
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