Inception Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Your mind is the scene of the crime.

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Last modified: Aug. 2, 2020

Inception

Release Date: Friday, July 16, 2010 Theaters Friday, August 21, 2020 Limited

A contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind.

Director: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio • Ellen Page • Marion Cotillard • Cillian Murphy • Ken Watanabe

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 28 m

4.58 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) 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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Who stars in Inception – Cast List

Leonardo DiCaprio
One Battle After Another, The Revenant
Ellen Page
Juno, Into the Forest
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Marion Cotillard
Lee, The Dark Knight Rises
Cillian Murphy
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, 28 Years Later
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Ken Watanabe
Kokuho, Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
Tom Hardy
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Lincoln, Looper

Who is making Inception – Crew List

A look at Inception behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Christopher Nolan last helmed Oppenheimer and Tenet. The film's writer Christopher Nolan last penned Oppenheimer and Tenet.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan
Producers: Christopher Nolan
Emma Thomas

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Legendary Entertainment
Syncopy Films
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production – What we know about the Inception

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2010

Completed

Changed Inception movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2010

Unknown Status

Changed the movie production status to . No additional details available for this status.

Dec 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of violence and action throughout
Runtime: 2 hrs, 28 m
Tagline: Your mind is the scene of the crime.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Inception Trailers and Clips

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Extended Special Look

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Video Clip: 'Create the World of the Dream'

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Inception Release Date: When was the film released?

Inception was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 16 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,792 theaters. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Standing Ovation, Udaan and Kisses.

Inception DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Inception is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, December 07, 2010. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Inception today on Amazon.

In Movie Theaters

2010-07-16
Theaters

United States
2020-08-21
Limited Re-Release

United States

With Streaming Subscription

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On DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Release

2010-12-07
DVD
2010-12-07
Blu-ray

Buy or Rent Digitally (Ultra HD)

No digital purchase or rental options are available yet.

Q&A: Asked about Inception

Wasn't this movie released a couple years ago? Jul. 10, 2020

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Warner Bros. Pictures re-released 2010’s Inception in select limited / drive-in theaters to celebrate the film’s 10th Anniversary. This special anniversary theatrical event gave audiences a never-before-seen look at footage from Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film Tenet.

Jul. 30, 2020

Is the Inception sequel officially confirmed and what is its current production status?

Jan. 12, 2025