The highly anticipated film is written and directed by Christopher Nolan and stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Debicki. In a recent interview with IGN, Nolan described the film as an “action thriller set in the world of international espionage.” He also hinted that it would be a mind-bending experience for audiences.
Tenet, the 2020 action thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan is a movie that has been drawing a lot of attention. The trailers and posters for the film promise high-stakes espionage and heart-stopping action. But what are some other movies like Tenet? See the following list.
Total Recall (2012)
In the year 2084, the world is a very different place. A massive corporation was known as “Total Recall” controls everything and everyone. The only way to escape Total Recall is by traveling back in time and receiving a memory implant that will erase all your memories of the past. However, when DR. Raymond (Colin Farrell) begins to have visions of his old self, he knows that something is not right. He must find out what’s going on before it’s too late.
Predestination (2014)
The movie Predestination is a science fiction thriller that was released in 2014. The movie is based on a short story by Robert A. Heinlein called “All You Zombies”.
The movie tells the story of a man who is sent back in time to prevent a terrorist attack, and he meets a woman who he falls in love with. However, it turns out that the woman is actually his own mother, and the man is actually a woman who has been transformed into a man.
Deja Vu (2006)
In the 2006 film, “Deja Vu”, a terrorist bombing on a New Orleans Ferry leaves hundreds dead and many more injured. ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) is called in to investigate the bombing and quickly realizes that this is not the first time this has happened. With the help of scientist Dr. Claire Kinsey (Paula Patton), Doug discovers that he has the ability to travel through time, and he uses this ability to try and prevent the bombing from happening.
“Deja Vu” is an intense thriller with a science fiction twist. Washington and Patton give strong performances, and the film’s visual effects are impressive. While the plot may be far-fetched, “Deja Vu” is still an enjoyable movie to watch.
Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine. Set in a future where Earth is struggling to sustain its population, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole to find a new home for humanity.
The idea for Interstellar originated from a script by Jonathan Nolan about time travel and love. When Christopher Nolan was hired to direct the film in January 2013, he rewrote the script with his brother Jonathan and co-producer Emma Thomas. The production crew spent over eighteen months performing scientific research for the film, studying black holes and relativity.
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Run Lola Run (1998)
In “Run Lola Run,” director Tom Tykwer tells the extraordinary story of Lola, a young woman who is forced to run from the police in order to save her life. Tim Roth plays Lola’s dashing pursuer, and at times he seems almost too good to be true. But as the chase unfolds, it becomes clear that behind this charming man is a heart of ice. In a film brimming with energy and suspense, Tykwer creates an unforgettable character study and an exhilarating thriller.
Looper (2012)
Looper is a 2012 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by Rian Johnson. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. It is set in a future where time travel is used for criminal activity and revolves around a gang of hitmen who use time travel to send their victims to the past, where they are killed by someone else.
Primer (2004)
Primer is a 2004 American science fiction film about two engineers who accidentally develop a time machine. The film was written and directed by Shane Carruth, who also stars in the lead role. Primer is noted for its extremely low budget, experimental narrative structure, and for its dense and confusing plot. Despite mixed reviews from mainstream critics, the film has developed a cult following since its release.
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
The Cloverfield Paradox is a 2018 American science fiction horror film directed by Julius Onah. The screenplay was written by Oren Uziel and Doug Jung, from a story by Uziel. It is the third installment of the Cloverfield franchise. The film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Brühl, John Ortiz, Aksel Hennie, and Elizabeth Debicki.
The film follows a group of astronauts aboard the international space station who must use a particle accelerator to save the world from a catastrophic event. However, the accelerator causes the space station to be transported to an alternate dimension where they must fight for survival against horrific creatures.
Paramount Pictures announced in February 2016 that they had acquired worldwide rights to a mysterious sci-fi project entitled God Particle, then titled Cloverfield Station.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. It is the sequel to the 1982 film Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling.
The film is set thirty years after the events of the original film and follows a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Gosling), who unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
The Thirteenth Floor is a science fiction thriller film released in 1999. The plot revolves around a group of scientists who create a virtual reality world that is based in the 1930s and the people who begin to disappear after spending too much time in the program. The film was well-received by critics and has been compared to other classics in the genre, such as Blade Runner and The Matrix.
Dark City (1998)
Dark City is a neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas, written by Proyas, Lem Dobbs, and David S. Goyer, and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and Richard O’Brien. The film presents a dystopian vision of the future as dark and oppressive as any in science fiction cinema.
Coherence (2013)
Coherence is an independently produced 2013 science fiction film written and directed by James Ward Byrkit. The film premiered at the Austin Film Festival on October 21, 2013. The film tells the story of eight friends who gather for a dinner party only to find themselves haunted by strange occurrences and events. Coherence is a low-budget film that was shot over the course of five days with a cast and crew of twenty-five people.
Inside Man (2006)
In 2006, the film “Inside Man” was released in theaters. The film was directed by Spike Lee and starred Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster. The plot of the film revolves around a bank robbery that quickly becomes more complicated than planned.
Washington plays the role of a hostage negotiator who is brought in to deal with the situation. Owen plays the role of the criminal mastermind behind the robbery, and Foster plays his accomplice. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success.
Timecrimes (2007)
Timecrimes is a 2007 Spanish science fiction thriller film co-written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo. The film stars Karra Elejalde, Candela Fernández, and Bárbara Goenaga.
The plot of the film revolves around a man who accidentally travels back in time one hour, and must prevent a woman from being raped. Timecrimes premiered at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2007. It won the prize for Best Screenplay from the National Association of Science Fiction Film Writers (ANACAFE) in Spain.
The Game (1997)
The Game is a 1997 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. The screenplay by John D. Brancato and Michael Ferris was inspired by the 1989 novel of the same name by Neil Strauss.
The film tells the story of wealthy San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, who is given a mysterious gift from his brother, Conrad, after which he undergoes a psychological journey that changes his life.
Spectre (2015)
Spectre is the 24th installment of the James Bond film series and the fourth film to star Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming’s fictional MI6 agent, James Bond. It was written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan, and directed by Sam Mendes. The story centers on Bond investigating an evil organization named Spectre and their leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
The film was announced in December 2013 as Skyfall’s successor with Craig, Bardem, Lea Seydoux, Naomie Harris, and Ben Whishaw reprising their roles. Principal photography began on 6 December 2014 at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2015 and in the United States on 6 November 2015.
Inception (2010)
Inception is a 2010 science fiction film written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, a professional thief who commits corporate espionage by entering the subconscious of his targets and stealing their ideas.
His latest target, Maurice Fischer (Cillian Murphy), is dying but has one last project that he wants to see completed. To do this, Cobb assembles a team of experts who can help him infiltrate Fischer’s subconscious: Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a skilled forger; Eames (Tom Hardy), an expert at impersonation; Yusuf (Dileep Rao), who can provide the sedatives necessary for the team to enter dream limbo; and Ariadne (Ellen Page), a young architect who designs the labyrinthine dream worlds in which the team will operate.
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Memento (2000)
Memento is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story follows Leonard Shelby, who suffers from short-term memory loss after a brutal attack left him with brain damage.
To make matters worse, Leonard is also trying to track down his wife’s killer. With no sense of time or space, Leonard relies on tattoos, notes, and Polaroids to help him remember what happened moments ago and what he needs to do next. This powerful film will leave you thinking about its complex plot long after the credits roll.
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