Writer-director Christopher Nolan’s action-packed sci-fi thriller takes place in a near future where science has made it possible to enter and influence other people’s dreams. Leonardo DiCaprio plays a dream “extractor” whose latest assignment is imperiled by a tragic figure from his past. The film received high praise for its dazzling visuals and a soundscape that subtly evokes the film’s overlapping worlds. It won Oscars for Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing, with additional nominations for Best Picture, Original Screenplay, and Original Score.