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Inception

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 2010, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Inception

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit, release year 2010, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2010
  • Released 16 Jul 2010
  • Runtime 148 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.8/10 from 2,811,614 votes
  • Metascore 74/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English, Japanese, French
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page

Direction and writing

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Christopher Nolan

Awards and recognition

Won 4 Oscars. 160 wins & 220 nominations total

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