Inception (2010)
Inception is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
Inception stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 40,235 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 148-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 28m on it?
2h 28m of English action with science fiction threaded through. That score holds across 40,235 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 40,235 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 28m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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