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Total Recall (2012)

โ€œWhat is real?โ€

6.0/10 ยท 6,031 votes 1h 58m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#170 of 232 films from 2012 #1708 of 2168 in action

Directed by Len Wiseman ยท Written by Kurt Wimmer, Mark Bomback

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Overview

Factory worker Doug Quaid takes a virtual mind-trip vacation with the Rekall company, opting for implanted memories of being a spy. When the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a wanted man by the police and joins forces with a rebel fighter to stop the evil Chancellor Cohaagen.

Cast

Colin Farrellas Douglas Quaid / Hauser
Jessica Bielas Melina
Kate Beckinsaleas Lori Quaid
Bill Nighyas Matthias
John Choas McClane
Bryan Cranstonas Cohaagen
Dylan Smithas Hammond
Cam Clarkeas Terminal Announcer (voice)
Bokeem Woodbineas Harry
Will Yun Leeas Marek
Natalie Lisinskaas Bohemian Nurse
Milton Barnesas Resistance Fighter
Stephen MacDonaldas Slacker
James McGowanas Military Adjutant

Facts

Release dateAugust 2, 2012
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$125,000,000
Box office$198,800,000 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt1386703

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Questions

How long is Total Recall?
Total Recall runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Total Recall worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 6,031 votes, which places it #170 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 27%) and #1708 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Total Recall?
Total Recall was directed by Len Wiseman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ballerina (2025), Underworld (2003), Live Free or Die Hard (2007).
Who stars in Total Recall?
Colin Farrell as Douglas Quaid / Hauser; Jessica Biel as Melina; Kate Beckinsale as Lori Quaid; Bill Nighy as Matthias; John Cho as McClane; Bryan Cranston as Cohaagen.
What is Total Recall rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Total Recall?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11911.

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