Connections
Spin-off
Inception: Motion Comics (2010)
(TV Series)
References
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
The mountain headquarters in the third level dream is modelled on the one from OHMSS
The mountain headquarters in the third level dream is modelled on the one from OHMSS
The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Ariadne auf Naxos (1988)
(TV Episode)
Ariadne the labyrinth designer is named for the daughter of King Minos of Crete and Queen Pasiphaë. She aided Theseus in overcoming the Minotaur by giving him a ball of red fleece thread to find his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth. The name is also a reference this opera which is a play within a play, just as the movie is a dream within a dream.
Ariadne the labyrinth designer is named for the daughter of King Minos of Crete and Queen Pasiphaë. She aided Theseus in overcoming the Minotaur by giving him a ball of red fleece thread to find his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth. The name is also a reference this opera which is a play within a play, just as the movie is a dream within a dream.
Following (1998)
The name of Leonardo DiCaprio's character is the same as that of Alex Haw's character. Both characters are thieves as well as architects.
The name of Leonardo DiCaprio's character is the same as that of Alex Haw's character. Both characters are thieves as well as architects.
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Leonardo Di Caprio's character tells Michael Caine in his visit to his classroom in Paris that "extradition procedures from France to the USA" are difficult. Leonardo Di Caprio's character in "Catch me if you can" was captured in France and extradited to the US.
Leonardo Di Caprio's character tells Michael Caine in his visit to his classroom in Paris that "extradition procedures from France to the USA" are difficult. Leonardo Di Caprio's character in "Catch me if you can" was captured in France and extradited to the US.
Batman Begins (2005)
When the dream collapses at the beginning of the movie, Saito is crushed by falling ceiling. This is the same way his character dies in Batman Begins, also directed by Christopher Nolan.
When the dream collapses at the beginning of the movie, Saito is crushed by falling ceiling. This is the same way his character dies in Batman Begins, also directed by Christopher Nolan.
Paprika (2006)
Using a machine to connect multiple minds while in a dreaming state to solve a crime was similar to the plot of this movie.
Using a machine to connect multiple minds while in a dreaming state to solve a crime was similar to the plot of this movie.
La Vie en Rose (2007)
The use of the Édith Piaf song "Non, je ne regrette rien" is used as a plot device. Marion Cotillard had played Piaf. Christopher Nolan has stated that this is "pure coincidence". After Cotillard was cast, Nolan intended to change the song to eliminate speculation on the subject, but composer Hans Zimmer persuaded him to keep it.
The use of the Édith Piaf song "Non, je ne regrette rien" is used as a plot device. Marion Cotillard had played Piaf. Christopher Nolan has stated that this is "pure coincidence". After Cotillard was cast, Nolan intended to change the song to eliminate speculation on the subject, but composer Hans Zimmer persuaded him to keep it.
The Dark Knight (2008)
In one of the dream sequences, Ariadne (Ellen Page) references blowing up a hospital, a nod to The Dark Knight, which was also directed by Christopher Nolan
In one of the dream sequences, Ariadne (Ellen Page) references blowing up a hospital, a nod to The Dark Knight, which was also directed by Christopher Nolan
Shutter Island (2010)
After sedative test Cobb washes his face in a sink, which resembles the opening scene of the film, also performed by Leonardo DiCaprio.
After sedative test Cobb washes his face in a sink, which resembles the opening scene of the film, also performed by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Referenced in
Bum Reviews: Inception (2010)
(TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.89 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay says the film will make even more money next weekend when people go back to try to understand it
Jay says the film will make even more money next weekend when people go back to try to understand it
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Inception - Discussion (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper discusses different interpretations of the movie
Roeper discusses different interpretations of the movie
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Salt/Ramona and Beezus/Summer Doc Round-Up (2010)
(TV Episode)
Ellen: "Brett, Inception is just a movie." Brett: "Ahh, that's just what my self-concious would say."
Ellen: "Brett, Inception is just a movie." Brett: "Ahh, that's just what my self-concious would say."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.93 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a fake headline says audiences are going back to the film to figure out what happens in it
a fake headline says audiences are going back to the film to figure out what happens in it
Tosh.0: Peter Pan Fail Girls (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World/Eat Pray Love/The Expendables (2010)
(TV Episode)
Ellen: "Welcome to the Tomatoes Show, which is still arguing with people about Inception"
Ellen: "Welcome to the Tomatoes Show, which is still arguing with people about Inception"
The Office: Nepotism (2010)
(TV Episode)
Michael comments that he saw "Inception" during the summer, "or dreamt I did."
Michael comments that he saw "Inception" during the summer, "or dreamt I did."
The Simpsons: Elementary School Musical (2010)
(TV Episode)
On the chalkboard, Bart writes, "When I slept in class, it was not to help Leo DiCaprio."
On the chalkboard, Bart writes, "When I slept in class, it was not to help Leo DiCaprio."
Community: The Psychology of Letting Go (2010)
(TV Episode)
Prof. Bauer discusses "Inception" with a tribe in the Congo.
Prof. Bauer discusses "Inception" with a tribe in the Congo.
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Exorcist 2 (2010)
(TV Episode)
James wonder if the dream machine in Exorcist 2 was the inspiration for the dream machine in this movie.
James wonder if the dream machine in Exorcist 2 was the inspiration for the dream machine in this movie.
IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Jennifer Todd (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jennifer Todd mentions this movie during interview
Jennifer Todd mentions this movie during interview
Glee: The Rocky Horror Glee Show (2010)
(TV Episode)
Finn says he had no idea what was going on in the film
Finn says he had no idea what was going on in the film
Special Collector's Edition: Hook (2010)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of DVD releases of November/December.
Appears on the list of DVD releases of November/December.
Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (2010)
(Video)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Special Collector's Edition: Zombie Town (2010)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Rules of Engagement: Little Bummer Boy (2010)
(TV Episode)
Audrey thinks Adam is talking about the film
Audrey thinks Adam is talking about the film
Midnight Movie Review: The Great 2010 Review (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned and shown in overview on 2010.
mentioned and shown in overview on 2010.
The Mechanic (2011)
SPOILER: When Arthur (Jason Statham) first receives the contract to kill Harry, he calls a number in response to the 'Ad'. The operator on the other line greets him with "Cobol Engineering". The company name is the same as used in the movie Inception (2010), wherein it hires Cobb and Arthur to extract information from Saito's mind.
SPOILER: When Arthur (Jason Statham) first receives the contract to kill Harry, he calls a number in response to the 'Ad'. The operator on the other line greets him with "Cobol Engineering". The company name is the same as used in the movie Inception (2010), wherein it hires Cobb and Arthur to extract information from Saito's mind.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.75 (2011)
(TV Episode)
"The Situation" says he would have liked to have played Leonardo DiCaprio's role in the film
"The Situation" says he would have liked to have played Leonardo DiCaprio's role in the film
The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)
A poster of the movie seen.
A poster of the movie seen.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.82 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jim Wise sings a fake theme song for the film to the tune of "All I Have to Do Is Dream"
Jim Wise sings a fake theme song for the film to the tune of "All I Have to Do Is Dream"
Tosh.0: National Anthem Fail Girl (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
30 Rock: Double-Edged Sword (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jack says he doesn't sleep on airplanes because he doesn't want to get "incepted"
Jack says he doesn't sleep on airplanes because he doesn't want to get "incepted"
Catherine (2011)
(Video Game)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Conan: Airforce One 2: Revenge of President Dracula (2011)
(TV Episode)
Conan and Andy perform a scene from the film
Conan and Andy perform a scene from the film
Laserdisc Memories: If I Picked the Oscars (2011)
(TV Episode)
Film is Mentioned in Episode
Film is Mentioned in Episode
Conan: If This Van's A-Rockin', I'm Having a Seizure Inside My Van (2011)
(TV Episode)
Conan O'Brien (while talking with Andy Ritcher) mentions this movie
Conan O'Brien (while talking with Andy Ritcher) mentions this movie
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.6 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Christy mentions that Christopher Nolan directed the film
Christy mentions that Christopher Nolan directed the film
Mad: The Buzz Identity/Two and a Half Man (2011)
(TV Episode)
Cobb make a cameo in "The Buzz Identity" skit.
Cobb make a cameo in "The Buzz Identity" skit.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.131 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that people know Ellen Page from the film
Jay mentions that people know Ellen Page from the film
The Amazing Race: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen (Switzerland) (2011)
(TV Episode)
Zev and Justin say flying over the Matterhorn glacier fields is "Inception-like"
Zev and Justin say flying over the Matterhorn glacier fields is "Inception-like"
The Simpsons: 500 Keys (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Otto at the end of the episode
Mentioned by Otto at the end of the episode
Estrenos Críticos: 03/06/2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned
mentioned
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
(Video Game)
In Duke's Strip Club while he's dreaming, in the Employees Only room near the start, there's an endlessly spinning top on the table next to the surveillance monitor.
In Duke's Strip Club while he's dreaming, in the Employees Only room near the start, there's an endlessly spinning top on the table next to the surveillance monitor.
Steve Coogan Hates Twitter (2011)
(TV Short)
title mentioned in a tweet that is read
title mentioned in a tweet that is read
The Nostalgia Critic: Transformers 3 Review (2011)
(TV Episode)
"We'll play the Inception music to make it cool."
"We'll play the Inception music to make it cool."
Shameful Sequels: Matrix Revolutions: Part 2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
"What is this, a Matrix parody or an Inception parody?"
"What is this, a Matrix parody or an Inception parody?"
Mad: Super 80's/Captain America's Got Talent (2011)
(TV Episode)
Female bank teller tells the Leonardo DiCaprio Imposter that she loved his role in this movie.
Female bank teller tells the Leonardo DiCaprio Imposter that she loved his role in this movie.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in the film
Jay mentions that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in the film
Modern Family: Phil on Wire (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Mentioned in dialogue.
Vamos a por vosotros (2011)
(TV Movie)
mentioned
mentioned
Dave's Old Porn: Whitney Cummings/Ron Jeremy (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Whitney Cummings
Title mentioned by Whitney Cummings
Being Erica: Sins of the Father (2011)
(TV Episode)
Adam mentions the movie by name.
Adam mentions the movie by name.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Cell (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Time to go back to lameception!
"Time to go back to lameception!
The Nostalgia Critic: Felix the Cat: The Movie (2011)
(TV Episode)
"You're not directing Inception..."
"You're not directing Inception..."
The Extraordinary Voyage (2011)
A poster of the movie was shown.
A poster of the movie was shown.
Raising Hope: It's a Hopeful Life (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jimmy mentions this movie when talking to Maw Maw's ghost.
Jimmy mentions this movie when talking to Maw Maw's ghost.
Saturday Night Live: Charles Barkley/Kelly Clarkson (2012)
(TV Episode)
Referenced in the "Convoluted Jerry" digital short
Referenced in the "Convoluted Jerry" digital short
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.22 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Matt Braunger mentions the movie by name.
Matt Braunger mentions the movie by name.
How It Should Have Ended: How Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Should Have Ended (2012)
(TV Episode)
Holmes urges the viewers to watch the Inception HISHE
Holmes urges the viewers to watch the Inception HISHE
Cougar Town: A Mind with a Heart of Its Own (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Laurie
mentioned by Laurie
CineMaverick TV: Episode #1.1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
poster shown
poster shown
How I Met Your Mother: Now We're Even (2012)
(TV Episode)
Barney mentions the movie by name.
Barney mentions the movie by name.
Community: Virtual Systems Analysis (2012)
(TV Episode)
Troy says, "I didn't 'get' 'Inception.'"
Troy says, "I didn't 'get' 'Inception.'"
Jeopardy!: Episode #28.154 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Answer to question in category The Most Popular Netflix Movies
Answer to question in category The Most Popular Netflix Movies
Bones: The Past in the Present (2012)
(TV Episode)
listed as one of Pelant's Pay Per View movies
listed as one of Pelant's Pay Per View movies
The Newsroom: The 112th Congress (2012)
(TV Episode)
McAvoy says he would need the team from Inception to remove an image from his memory.
McAvoy says he would need the team from Inception to remove an image from his memory.
Bum Reviews: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned as also directed by Christopher Nolan
mentioned as also directed by Christopher Nolan
Jessie: Creepy Connie's Curtain Call (2012)
(TV Episode)
Zuri mentioned the movie.
Zuri mentioned the movie.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Future Shock #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
"What the hell is this, Inception?"
"What the hell is this, Inception?"
Bob's Burgers: An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Demo Reel: Lost in Translation (Bromance Version) (2012)
(TV Episode)
Donnie explains to EgoRaptor the meaning of the ending of this movie.
Donnie explains to EgoRaptor the meaning of the ending of this movie.
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)
mentioned during tour of prop department
mentioned during tour of prop department
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Misspelled title on cinema marquee
Misspelled title on cinema marquee
Cougar Town: Make It Better (2013)
(TV Episode)
Jules and Travis discuss the plot.
Jules and Travis discuss the plot.
Face Off: It's Better in the Dark (2013)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
Jeopardy!: Episode #29.130 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Answer to question in They Co-Starred with Leo DiCaprio
Answer to question in They Co-Starred with Leo DiCaprio
Featured in
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inglourious Basterds/Post Grad/World's Greatest Dad (2009)
(TV Episode)
Teaser Trailer shown during Trailer Time
Teaser Trailer shown during Trailer Time
Trailer Failure: Jennifer's Body, Inception, Ninja Assassin, Power & Astro Boy (2009)
(TV Episode)
the trailer is reviewed
the trailer is reviewed
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Robin Hood/Letters to Juliet/Just Wright (2010)
(TV Episode)
Trailer reviewed by Brett and Ellen in the Anticipatron
Trailer reviewed by Brett and Ellen in the Anticipatron
Breakfast: Episode dated 8 July 2010 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown to introduce today's special guest Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Clip shown to introduce today's special guest Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Despicable Me/The Kids Are All Right (2010)
(TV Episode)
Leonardo DiCaprio's current movie career
Leonardo DiCaprio's current movie career
Late Show with David Letterman: New Summer Toys/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Laurie Anderson (2010)
(TV Episode)
Promotional excerpt showed during interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Eames tells Arthur he shouldn't be afraid to dream a little bigger.
Promotional excerpt showed during interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Eames tells Arthur he shouldn't be afraid to dream a little bigger.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Inception (2010)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed, clips shown
Reviewed, clips shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed, clips shown
Reviewed, clips shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.86 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film starring Ellen Page is shown
a clip from the film starring Ellen Page is shown
The Distressed Watcher: Inception (2010)
(TV Episode)
the movie is reviewed
the movie is reviewed
Scream Awards 2010 (2010)
(TV Movie)
Clips featured.
Clips featured.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Richard Roeper: Movies That I'm Thankful For (2010)
(TV Episode)
#6
#6
Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious (2010)
(Video)
Clips are shown to illustrate Christopher Nolan's portrayal of dreaming
Clips are shown to illustrate Christopher Nolan's portrayal of dreaming
Maltin on Movies: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
The 37th Annual People's Choice Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
a clip is shown of the nominee for Favorite Movie
a clip is shown of the nominee for Favorite Movie
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best of the Decade (2011)
(TV Episode)
Taking #2 on the user poll of the best movies of 2001-2010
Taking #2 on the user poll of the best movies of 2001-2010
The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2011)
(TV Movie)
Nominee clips shown.
Nominee clips shown.
Breakfast: Episode dated 26 January 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown during 'Oscar' segment.
Clip shown during 'Oscar' segment.
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
nominee clips
nominee clips
2011 MTV Movie Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
Clips shown during award nominations
Clips shown during award nominations
The Nostalgia Critic: Little Nemo (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Breakfast: Episode dated 12 July 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown from Hans Zimmer's latest work.
Clip shown from Hans Zimmer's latest work.
Breakfast: Episode dated 9 September 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown during Mark Kermode's Film review segment.
Clip shown during Mark Kermode's Film review segment.
Forget About It: Inception (2011)
(TV Episode)
Panda "forgets about it"
Panda "forgets about it"
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.4 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Flying to New Heights (2011)
(TV Episode)
#4
#4
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.15 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D (2011)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Marion Cotillard/Olate Dogs/Third Day (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clip included in montage of Marion Cotillard films
Clip included in montage of Marion Cotillard films
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.42 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clip included in montage of Joseph Gordon-Levitt films
Clip included in montage of Joseph Gordon-Levitt films
Spoofed in
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Inception - Discussion (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper spins a top and the scene ends before we see if it keeps spinning or falls
Roeper spins a top and the scene ends before we see if it keeps spinning or falls
Inebriation (2010)
(Video)
A direct spoof of the events in and trailer for the film.
A direct spoof of the events in and trailer for the film.
How It Should Have Ended: How Inception Should Have Ended (2010)
(TV Episode)
Alternate Ending parody
Alternate Ending parody
South Park: Insheeption (2010)
(TV Episode)
second half of episode is a parody
second half of episode is a parody
Extraction (2011)
(Short)
Spoof of the ideas/sequences from INCEPTION.
Spoof of the ideas/sequences from INCEPTION.
How It Should Have Ended: The Best Picture Summary 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Best Picture parody
Best Picture parody
Conan: The LOL from Hell O Hell (2011)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in Walmart Presents: Inception
Spoofed in Walmart Presents: Inception
Robot Chicken: The Godfather of the Bride 2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
The nerd has an "Inception"-like "Knight Rider" dream within a dream.
The nerd has an "Inception"-like "Knight Rider" dream within a dream.
The Simpsons: How I Wet Your Mother (2012)
(TV Episode)
when the Simpsons go inside dreams
when the Simpsons go inside dreams
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
Dubois uses the same song to wake her henchmen as is used in the movie Inception to wake the characters from dreams.
Dubois uses the same song to wake her henchmen as is used in the movie Inception to wake the characters from dreams.
Community: History 101 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in Abed's fantasy segments
Spoofed in Abed's fantasy segments
Scary MoVie (2013)
One of the main parodies.
One of the main parodies.
