Inception vs Tenet — UK streaming
Inception is currently on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, and HBO Max, while Tenet is on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Last verified 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Two of Christopher Nolan's most-debated time-bending blockbusters. Inception (2010) layered dreams within dreams; Tenet (2020) ran time forwards and backwards at once. Compare runtimes, ratings and where you can stream both in the UK.
Inception vs Tenet — at a glance
| Inception | Tenet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Film | Film |
| Year | 2010 | 2020 |
| Runtime | 148 min | 150 min |
| TMDB rating | 8.4 / 10 (39698 votes) | 7.2 / 10 (11294 votes) |
| Genres | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| 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. | 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. |
UK streaming options compared
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Now TV Cinema
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Netflix
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Apple TV Store
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Amazon Video
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Sky Store
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Apple TV Store
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
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Sky Store
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Apple TV Store
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Amazon Video
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Inception vs Tenet — FAQ
Can I watch both Inception and Tenet on the same UK service?
Yes — both Inception and Tenet are currently included with HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in the UK.
Which is rated higher on TMDB?
Inception is rated higher: Inception 8.4/10 vs Tenet 7.2/10 on The Movie Database.
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