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Source Code

Source Code

Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery · 2011

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

Movie details

Source Code

“Make every second count.”

2011 Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery 1h 33m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Duncan Jones

Written by

Ben Ripley

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Colter Stevens

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan

Christina Warren

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Colleen Goodwin

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Dr. Rutledge

Michael Arden

Michael Arden

Derek Frost

Cas Anvar

Cas Anvar

Hazmi

Russell Peters

Russell Peters

Max Denoff

Court is in session

Put Source Code on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.