Inception
Teens

Inception

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2010 · 148 min

Inception

A skilled thief, Cobb, infiltrates dreams to steal secrets. Offered a chance to return home, he must instead plant an idea into a target's mind. This dangerous mission leads them through intricate dream layers where reality blurs.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

6/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Strong

7/10

Heads up

  • Intense and disorienting dream sequences
  • Frequent gunfights and physical altercations
  • Discussions of loss and guilt

Models well

  • The power of family love
  • Value of teamwork and trust
  • Consequences of obsession

Talk about it after

  • How do you know what's real?
  • The ethics of entering someone's mind.
  • The challenges of forgiveness and moving on.
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Cast & crew

Fan4/5

The agency I work for supports Angel Studios, and I can describe this masterpiece from Christopher Nolan: this is the most incredible movie I've ever watched. Great pacing, great idea, great plot, and a great cast. Wonderful concept and cinematography in IMAX, which is a perfect match. I respect all the crew members who worked on this part of the film. Have a good day.

Fan5/5

This movie really caught my attention because there was always something new to figure out. The storyline is interest and the music fits perfectly with the mood of each scene. At first, some parts were hard to understand, but that made me want to keep watching. Seeing it again helped me notice details I had missed the first time and enjoy the story even more.