Total Recall (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Total Recall is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Len Wiseman, running about 118 minutes. “What Is Real?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Total Recall stars Colin Farrell as Douglas Quaid / Hauser, Kate Beckinsale as Lori Quaid, Jessica Biel as Melina and Bryan Cranston as Cohaagen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Total Recall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $198.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Total Recall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Total Recall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Total Recall (2012)?
- In US, Total Recall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Total Recall worth watching?
- Total Recall holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Total Recall?
- Total Recall stars Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston and Bokeem Woodbine.
- When was Total Recall released?
- Total Recall was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.