Inception (2010)
English and Japanese heist film directed by Christopher Nolan
Inception has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 16 July 2010. It is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine, Dileep Rao, Pete Postlethwaite, Lukas Haas
- Cinematography
- Wally Pfister
- Editing
- Lee Smith
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Christopher Nolan
- Produced by
- Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
- Production
- Syncopy Inc., Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $160 million
- Box office
- $836.85 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Academy Award for Best Sound; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film and 1 more
- Set in
- Los Angeles, Paris, Australia
- Filmed in
- California, Malibu, Japan, Paris
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 July 2010
- First shown
- 8 July 2010 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Inception?
Inception has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes, or 148 min.
When did Inception release?
Inception released on 16 July 2010.
Who directed Inception?
Inception is directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who is in the cast of Inception?
The cast of Inception includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Elliot Page and Tom Hardy.
Where can I watch Inception online?
Inception streams on Netflix.
How much did Inception earn at the box office?
Inception grossed $836.85 million on a budget of $160 million.
What is Inception rated in the US?
Inception is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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