12 mystifying films to watch if you love 'Inception'

Meghan CookNov 15, 2020, 21:53 IST

"Inception" stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard, Ken Watanabe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.Warner Bros. Pictures

Fans of Christopher Nolan's "Inception" (2010) may enjoy other mind-bending films with similar themes and familiar actors.
"Inception" cast members star in "Shutter Island" (2010), "Flatliners" (2017), and "Looper" (2012).
Nolan has also impressed viewers and critics with his films "Memento" (2001), "Interstellar" (2014), and "Tenet" (2020).

In "Inception" (2010), Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his skilled team of thieves use shared dreaming to implant an idea in their target's subconscious.

The Christopher Nolan-directed thriller is well-known for its innovative action sequences, mesmerizing score, and strong ensemble cast.

Read on for 12 similar films to add to your watch list if you loved "Inception."

Director Nolan first earned critical acclaim for his psychological thriller "Memento" (2001).

Carrie-Anne Moss and Guy Pearce in "Memento." YouTube via Newmarket Films

Nolan traverses time and space in "Interstellar" (2014).

Matthew McConaughey in "Interstellar." Warner Bros./Paramount, Interstellar trailer

The director also plays with viewer perception in "The Prestige" (2006).

Christian Bale in "The Prestige." Warner Brothers

Like Cobb, the protagonist of "The Truman Show" (1998) questions the world around him.

Jim Carrey's character in "The Truman Show" also doubts his reality. Paramount Pictures

"Donnie Darko" (2001) features dream logic and ambiguous storytelling.

Jake Gyllenhaal in "Donnie Darko." "Donnie Darko"

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004) proves that memories are often unreliable.

Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Focus Features

In "Get Out" (2017), the protagonist fights for control over his subconscious.

Daniel Kaluuya in "Get Out." Universal Studios

A man uses simulation technology to relive the same day in "Source Code" (2011).

Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan in "Source Code." Summit Entertainment/YouTube

The mystery thriller "Shutter Island" (2010) further emphasizes DiCaprio's talent as an actor.

Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio in "Shutter Island." Paramount

Ellen Page chases near-death experiences in "Flatliners" (2017).

"Inception" actress Ellen Page also stars in "Flatliners." Sony

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays an assassin in the dark sci-fi thriller "Looper" (2012).

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt in "Looper." TriStar Pictures/YouTube

Nolan manipulates time once more in his latest release, "Tenet" (2020).

John David Washington in "Tenet." Warner Bros.

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