17 Christopher Nolan Films to Watch Now
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InsomniaMovie · 2002 · 118m · Thriller, Crime, DramaIn a town where daylight never fades, two Los Angeles homicide detectives travel to investigate the calculated killing of a young local.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 2
DunkirkMovie · 2017 · 107m · War, Action, DramaThis is the story of the remarkable rescue of Allied soldiers trapped in Dunkirk, France, between May 26th and June 4th, 1940, during World War II. Cut off from the beaches and harbor by the German army, soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada, and France were surrounded.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 3
The Dark Knight RisesMovie · 2012 · 165m · Action, Crime, DramaAfter District Attorney Harvey Dent's death, Batman takes the blame for Dent's crimes to safeguard his memory, becoming the target of the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman meets Selina Kyle and faces Bane, a new terrorist leader who overpowers Gotham's forces. The Dark Knight returns to defend a city that now sees him as a threat.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.8 - 4
TenetMovie · 2020 · 150m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionA secret agent known only as the Protagonist must prevent World War III. His mission takes him on a journey through international espionage, where he experiences time moving backward, forward, and in reverse. He must master this unusual perception to save humanity.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 5
InceptionMovie · 2010 · 148m · Action, Science Fiction, AdventureCobb is a highly skilled thief who steals secrets by entering people's dreams. He's given a chance to return to his normal life if he takes on an impossible job: "inception," planting an idea into someone's subconscious.IMDb 8.8TMDB 8.4 - 6
OppenheimerMovie · 2023 · 181m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his central role in the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 7
FollowingMovie · 1999 · 69m · Drama, ThrillerIn London, Bill, a jobless man who wants to be a writer, spends his days following strangers on the streets. His unusual habit takes a dangerous turn when he meets a mysterious person with hidden motives. Bill becomes increasingly fascinated by this enigmatic figure and gets caught in a dangerous game of deception that forces him to question his values and what's real. This suspenseful drama explores the risks of curiosity and the darker side of human nature, blending urban exploration with a compelling story.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 8
MementoMovie · 2000 · 113m · Mystery, ThrillerLeonard Shelby is hunting the man who murdered his wife. His search is complicated by a rare medical condition: he has severe short-term memory loss. He remembers his life before the accident, but not even moments ago – he can't recall where he is going or why he's doing it.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 9
Batman BeginsMovie · 2005 · 140m · Drama, Crime, ActionHaunted by a personal tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne commits himself to fighting the corruption that afflicts Gotham City. Dissatisfied with existing methods, he adopts a secret identity as the Batman – a figure who inspires fear in criminals.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.7 - 10
InterstellarMovie · 2014 · 169m · Adventure, Drama, Science FictionA team of explorers utilizes a newly discovered wormhole to overcome the limitations of human space travel and journey across interstellar distances.IMDb 8.7TMDB 8.5 - 11
Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeMovie · 2016 · 152m · Action, Adventure, FantasyWhen a powerful superhero operates without limits, Gotham's determined vigilante confronts the world's most celebrated modern savior. As humanity questions what kind of hero it truly needs, Batman and Superman clash. Their conflict unleashes a new threat, endangering mankind like never before.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 12
The Dark KnightMovie · 2008 · 152m · Action, Thriller, CrimeBatman intensifies his fight against crime. Working with Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, he aims to destroy Gotham's remaining criminal groups. Their collaboration is successful, but they become targets for a wave of chaos orchestrated by a new criminal mastermind – the Joker, who has instilled fear throughout the city.IMDb 9.1TMDB 8.5 - 13
The PrestigeMovie · 2006 · 130m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionThis is the story of two magicians locked in a relentless rivalry that defines their lives. Their intense competition fuels obsession, deception, and jealousy, leading them down a path of dangerous and deadly choices.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.2 - 14
TranscendenceMovie · 2014 · 119m · Thriller, Science Fiction, DramaTwo prominent computer scientists pursue the development of Technological Singularity, a point where computers surpass human intelligence. Their work is opposed by a radical anti-technology group determined to stop them from creating a world where machines exceed human capabilities.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 15
DoodlebugMovie · 1997 · 3m · HorrorThis psychological drama unfolds within the confines of a man's cramped, messy apartment, depicting a descent into isolation and despair. He obsessively chases an insect with his shoe, revealing the crumbling state of his mind and home. The film’s close camera work immerses viewers in this claustrophobic space, where desperation and paranoia intensify.
His relentless pursuit of the insect reflects his internal struggles and a life spiraling out of control. As the tension mounts within his isolated apartment, the audience questions whether the pest represents an external threat or a manifestation of his inner turmoil. This intense character study examines survival, sanity, and the blurred boundaries between reality and perception. The film’s unsettling portrayal of a man's unraveling forces us to confront our own fears.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 16
Man of SteelMovie · 2013 · 143m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionA young boy discovers he possesses extraordinary abilities and is not from Earth. As he grows, he travels to uncover his origins and purpose. To prevent global destruction and become a beacon of hope, the hero within him must awaken.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 17
QuayMovie · 2015 · 8m · DocumentaryIn 2015, Christopher Nolan assembled a collection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers for a touring 35mm presentation. The films—"In Absentia" (2000), "The Comb" (1991), and "Street of Crocodiles" (1986)—are accompanied by a short documentary showing the brothers at work in their London studio.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
