+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeNewslettersNextShare

If you loved 'Inception, watch these 12 mystifying films next

Meghan CookJan 19, 2024, 22:53 IST

"Inception" stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Elliot 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.
  • "Inception" cast members star in "Shutter Island" (2010), "Flatliners" (2017), and "Looper" (2012).

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

The 2010 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."

Advertisement

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
Advertisement

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
Advertisement

"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
Advertisement

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
Advertisement

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

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

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

"Inception" actor Elliot Page also stars in "Flatliners."Sony
Advertisement

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 "Tenet" (2020).

John David Washington in "Tenet."Warner Bros.
Advertisement
You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Story
We watched the J.Lo movie trailer and tried to guess what it's about. Here's what we came up with.
Trending News
Popular Categories
Trending Right Now

Copyright @ 2024. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service.