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Inception
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Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCobb, 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Inception.
MoviHero lists July 15, 2010 as the release date for Inception. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur, Ken Watanabe as Saito, Tom Hardy as Eames. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 15, 2010
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 28m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Arthur, Ken Watanabe as Saito, Tom Hardy as Eames
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Inception right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Inception runs 2h 28m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 40,635 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Whether you watch Inception as a heist movie, a redemption story, or a sci-fi action picture, Christopher Nolan's tour de force of dreams will absolutely…”
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“Crazy movie. I gotta watch a few more times I was confused. It would be sweet to build your own simulations though.”
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“When I first saw the trailer for this film, I knew that this would attract a lot of attention.”
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“Is there anyone on earth who doesn't like Christopher Nolan’s films?”
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“Ariadne: "Why is it so important to dream?" Cobb: "Because, in my dreams we are together." I haven't seen this movie in years, but after…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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