1/5 Christopher Nolan's best films to watch, ahead of 'The Odyssey': From 'Oppenheimer' to 'Memento' Christopher Nolan is not merely a reputed filmmaker in Hollywood; he’s an entire film genre.
With his innate ability to create mind-bending films on themes of science fiction, historical dramas, and thrillers, the 55-year-old has built his fanbase over the years.
The master of experimental filmmaking, he has challenged norms and conventional storytelling.
Delivering box office blockbusters through epic visuals, the revered director often explores time, reality, and philosophy.
Ahead of the release of ‘The Odyssey’ on July 17, 2026, here’s a look back at the films that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
2/5 'Oppenheimer' Christopher Nolan delivered the chilling biographical drama of Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the ‘atomic bomb.’ Capturing the raw emotions of bravery and guilt, the 2023 film displayed the genius who created one of the strongest weapons and its dooming repercussions.
Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr, Matt Damon, and Florence Pugh, the film was hailed as the best film of the year by critics, the Academy, and many fans.
The movie is available for streaming on Hotstar.
3/5 'Interstellar' Set in the dystopian future, humanity is on the verge of starvation due to failing crops and depleting resources.
Revolving around the astronaut Cooper, who leaves his family behind and desperately tries to find a new home with his crew.
After edge-of-your-seat twists and turns, he returns to his homeland, but the massive time gap takes him aback.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film features Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Timothee Chalamet.
Watch it online on Prime Video and Hotstar.
4/5 'Inception' “What’s real and what’s the dream?” becomes the lingering question on people's minds after watching the film.
This is what everybody calls the quintessential Christopher Nolan film, where the team that infiltrates dreams to know secrets has to plant one to get out of the whole mess.
Asking profound questions about memories, the mind-bending film has spectacular concepts and action.
Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, the cast includes Tom Hardy, Elliot Page, Cillian Murphy, and Michael Caine.
'Inception' is available for streaming on Prime Video and Hotstar.
5/5 'Memento' The film that established Christopher Nolan as a Hollywood star.
With a reverse chronological order, ‘Memento’ follows a man with a memory that resets every couple of minutes as he tries to find the murderer who killed his wife and caused his brain injury.
He tattoos the information he perceives onto himself instead of writing it in a notebook, ultimately questioning reality and the sense of meaning in our lives.
Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jorja Fox, and Joe Pantoliano, ‘Memento’ serves as the beginning of the legendary journey.
The movie is available for streaming on Lionsgate Play.
