Inception
Mind-bending sci-fi thriller about entering and manipulating dreams, exploring layers of reality and subconsciousness.
Category
Movie
Release Year
2010
Origin
United States/United Kingdom
Tags
sci-fithrillerpsychologicaldreamsrealityheist
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Inception
Aliases
The Dream Heist, Limbo
Type
Science Fiction Thriller Film
Release Year
2010
Status
Complete
Origin
United States
Region
United States/United Kingdom
Creation Information
Creator
Christopher Nolan
Publisher
Warner Bros. Pictures
Original Work
Original Screenplay
Genre
Science Fiction, Thriller, Heist, Psychological Drama, Action
Content Information
Synopsis
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief who specializes in extraction - stealing secrets from people's subconscious minds while they dream. He's offered a chance to have his criminal record erased in exchange for performing an inception - planting an idea rather than stealing one.
Main Characters
Dom Cobb, Arthur, Ariadne, Eames, Yusuf, Saito, Mal Cobb, Robert Fischer
Setting
Contemporary world with dream-sharing technology, multiple dream levels, various global locations
Themes
Reality vs. dreams, guilt and redemption, memory and forgetting, the power of ideas, love and loss
Target Audience
Adult audiences, sci-fi enthusiasts, thriller fans
Media Forms
Live Action Films
Original theatrical film
Merchandise
Spinning top replicas, art books, soundtracks, collectibles
Books
Art books, behind-the-scenes books, screenplay publications
Digital Content
Digital releases, streaming availability, bonus features
Games
Mobile apps, puzzle games based on dream mechanics
Commercial Information
Total Box Office
$836.8 million worldwide
Revenue
Over $800 million globally, major commercial success
Awards
4 Academy Awards (Cinematography, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects), 8 nominations total
Critical Reception
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74/100 on Metacritic, universal critical acclaim
Cultural Impact
Redefined sci-fi cinema, influenced countless films, became cultural phenomenon
Market Value
One of the highest-grossing original sci-fi films, valuable IP for Warner Bros.
Licensing
Extensive merchandise licensing, home video rights, streaming deals
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global audience of sci-fi fans, film enthusiasts, Christopher Nolan devotees
Communities
Reddit communities, film forums, academic discussions, fan theory groups
Events
Film festivals, special screenings, academic conferences, fan conventions
Quotes
We need to go deeper, An idea is like a virus, You're waiting for a train
Memes
Spinning top ending, 'Inception' within 'Inception', dream level confusion, BRAAAM sound
Fan Art
Poster recreations, dream sequence art, character portraits, surreal interpretations
Fan Projects
Fan theories, video essays, analysis videos, tribute films
Collectibles
Spinning top replicas, movie posters, limited edition releases, art prints
Historical Development
2001
Christopher Nolan begins developing the concept
2009
Principal photography begins in multiple countries
2010
Inception premieres in London and releases worldwide
2011
Wins 4 Academy Awards, becomes cultural phenomenon
2020
Re-released in theaters during COVID-19 pandemic
2023
Continues to influence modern sci-fi filmmaking
Related Links
www.warnerbros.com
www.enjoyip.com