Inception (2010)
Inception is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, 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 40,196 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 148-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 28m on it?
2h 28m of English action with science fiction threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 40,196 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 40,196 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? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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