Inception
Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2010 ·
Inception (2010) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- MGM+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Inception by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | Hulu |
| South Korea | Wavve |
| Turkey | Netflix, Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.8/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, science fiction, adventure pick
Not ideal for
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Is Inception worth watching?
Yes — Inception earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Nolan’s dream-heist landmark — Cillian Murphy’s Fischer is the emotional mark inside a nested-action puzzle.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Inception 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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Critic Reviews
Inception (2010) Review
★★★★½
Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010) remains a defining Action landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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