Inception
“Your mind is the scene of the crime.”
Where to watch Inception in Japan
Inception is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Inception
Inception is a 2010 movie in the Action, Science Fiction and Adventure genres, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ken Watanabe. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 39,239 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Inception in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
A heist movie folded inside a dream inside a puzzle box — Nolan's most purely entertaining high-concept thrill ride. It rewards close attention without ever sacrificing momentum, anchored by a clean ensemble and that endlessly debated final shot.
Good for: Anyone who likes their action with a side of mind-bending.
— Amchimovie editorial
Inception trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
Dom Cobb
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Arthur
Ken Watanabe
Saito
Tom Hardy
Eames
Elliot Page
Ariadne
Dileep Rao
Yusuf
Cillian Murphy
Robert Fischer, Jr.
Tom Berenger
Peter Browning
Marion Cotillard
Mal Cobb
Pete Postlethwaite
Maurice Fischer
Michael Caine
Stephen Miles
Lukas Haas
Nash
Talulah Riley
Blonde
Tohoru Masamune
Japanese Security Guard
Taylor Geare
Phillipa (5 years)
Claire Geare
Phillipa (3 years)
Johnathan Geare
James (3 years)
Yuji Okumoto
Saito's Attendant
Earl Cameron
Elderly Bald Man
Ryan Hayward
Lawyer
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Inception in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Inception on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Inception on Netflix?+
Inception is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.
How long is Inception?+
Inception has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
Who stars in Inception?+
Inception stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy and Elliot Page.
When did Inception come out?+
Inception is a 2010 movie directed by Christopher Nolan.
What genre is Inception?+
Inception is Action, Science Fiction and Adventure film.
Who directed Inception?+
Inception was directed by Christopher Nolan.
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