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Movies like Inception: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Inception (2010), start with Minority Report, RED, The Matrix. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Inception as action, science fiction, crime. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Report (2002) | Science Fiction, Action, Thriller | 145 min | 7.4/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| RED (2010) | Action, Adventure, Comedy | 111 min | 6.7/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Matrix (1999) | Action, Science Fiction | 136 min | 8.3/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Déjà Vu (2006) | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction | 126 min | 6.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Tenet (2020) | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction | 150 min | 7.2/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Oblivion (2013) | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure | 124 min | 6.7/10 | Prime Video |
Why each one fits
Minority Report
2002 · Science Fiction, Action, Thriller · 145 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Science Fiction and Action with Inception. Released 8 years before.
TMDB synopsis: John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+
RED
2010 · Action, Adventure, Comedy · 111 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Action and Crime with Inception. Same release year.
TMDB synopsis: After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Matrix
1999 · Action, Science Fiction · 136 min · TMDB 8.3/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with Inception. Released 11 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Déjà Vu
2006 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction · 126 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with Inception. Released 4 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Tenet
2020 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction · 150 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with Inception. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Oblivion
2013 · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure · 124 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Action and Science Fiction with Inception. Released 3 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth.
US streaming: Prime Video
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.2/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Matrix at 8.3/10, against 8.4/10 for Inception itself. They span 1999 to 2020 and run 111 to 150 minutes. The most common genre tags are Action and Science Fiction. 2 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Prime Video carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Inception?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Minority Report, RED, The Matrix. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Inception?
In the US on October 24, 2026: not on a US subscription service right now; it may be available to rent or buy. Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
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