Inception (2010)

Action Science Fiction Adventure
← Inspired by 4 films

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.

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Paprika
Paprika (2006)1
 The Matrix
The Matrix (1999)2
 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)3

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Influenced By

  1. Paprika (2006)
    "Satoshi Kon's anime explores a device that allows therapists to enter patients' dreams, paralleling *Inception*'s dream-sharing technology." Paprika %282006 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. The Matrix (1999)
    "Both films delve into the nature of reality and feature characters navigating complex, layered worlds." Inception Wikipedia
  3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    "Nolan acknowledged Stanley Kubrick's film as an influence, particularly in its ambitious storytelling and visual style." Entertainment Weekly source