Total Recall 1990
“They stole his mind. Now, he wants it back.”
What is Total Recall?
The 1990 science fiction action film is centered around a construction worker who visits a virtual vacation company. This company manufactures memories for clients who wish to experience exotic destinations without actually traveling.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 1, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Ronald Shusett/Gary Goldman Productions
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Revenue
- $261,317,921
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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Overview
The 1990 science fiction action film is centered around a construction worker who visits a virtual vacation company. This company manufactures memories for clients who wish to experience exotic destinations without actually traveling. The construction worker's visit to the company leads to a series of events that challenge his perception of reality. His life is turned upside down as he struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is a manufactured memory. The film explores themes of identity and reality, raising questions about the nature of truth. The construction worker's experiences lead him to question the authenticity of his own life and memories. The film's narrative is driven by the construction worker's attempts to uncover the truth about his situation.
Should you watch it?
“A man's fake memories lead him into a deadly conspiracy on Mars.”
- Inventive plot with reality-bending twists
- Strong lead performance
- Memorable futuristic action sequences
- Some may find the ending ambiguous
- Pacing can feel rushed
You enjoy science fiction films that question reality.
Contains violence and some intense scenes suitable for teens and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it's based on a short story by Philip K. Dick.
Does the main character actually travel to Mars?
The film keeps the reality of events deliberately ambiguous.
Are there aliens or monsters in this version?
No, the story focuses on human characters and political conspiracies.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one and a half hours.
Is the ending clear about what's real?
The ending maintains ambiguity about what actually happened.