List of Movies Like Inception

Updated February 18, 2021 4.9k votes 857 voters 69.9k views100 items

Looking for a list of movies that are similar to Inception? You're in luck, because all of the films listed below are related to Inception in one way or another. Here is our ranked poll of the best movies like Inception, ranked by how similar they really are to the Christopher Nolan classic. If you loved Inception, then we're willing to bet that you'll love the films listed here as well. Films like Shutter Island, Jacob's Ladder, and The Prestige all have that mindf*ck aspect to them that you're probably looking for. Other films simply star Leonardo DiCaprio, but are also similar in concept. Check out The Beach if you're looking for another Leo movie that is kind of like Inception. Many of the movies here will most likely require a second viewing to figure out what is going on, so if you want to watch some confusing movies, then check out the films below.

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Shutter Island
Leonardo DiCaprio, Michelle Williams
Released: 2010
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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The Prestige
Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie
Released: 2006
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Hugo Weaving
Released: 1999
Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
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Fight Club
Brad Pitt, Jared Leto
Released: 1999
Directed by: David Fincher
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Memento
Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss
Released: 2000
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The Sixth Sense
Bruce Willis, Mischa Barton
Released: 1999
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
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Donnie Darko
Drew Barrymore, Ashley Tisdale
Released: 2001
Directed by: Richard Kelly
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The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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Seven
Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 1995
Directed by: David Fincher
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Minority Report
Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise
Released: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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Looper
Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt
Released: 2012
Directed by: Rian Johnson
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Catch Me If You Can
Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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The Shawshank Redemption
Morgan Freeman, Rita Hayworth
Released: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont
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The Departed
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson
Released: 2006
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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The Truman Show
Jim Carrey, Paul Giamatti
Released: 1998
Directed by: Peter Weir
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The Dark Knight Rises
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2012
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The Usual Suspects
Kevin Spacey, Benicio del Toro
Released: 1994
Directed by: Bryan Singer
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst
Released: 2004
Directed by: Michel Gondry
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Predestination
Ethan Hawke, Noah Taylor
Released: 2014
Directed by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
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The Matrix Reloaded
Monica Bellucci, Keanu Reeves
Released: 2003
Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
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A Beautiful Mind
Jennifer Connelly, Russell Crowe
Released: 2001
Directed by: Ron Howard
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Batman Begins
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2005
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The Illusionist
Jessica Biel, Edward Norton
Released: 2006
Directed by: Neil Burger
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V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman, John Hurt
Released: 2006
Directed by: James McTeigue
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The Adjustment Bureau
Emily Blunt, Matt Damon
Released: 2011
Directed by: George Nolfi
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