What should I watch after Total Recall?

Try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, The Matrix Resurrections, Bloodshot—each shares DNA with Total Recall while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Total Recall?

Total Recall (1990) is best described as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Total Recall worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 7.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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Audiences latched onto Total Recall (1990) as a action theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The action and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 53m · ★ 7.3

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1.Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2h 11m
Why you'll love it
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) operates in the same action as Total Recall, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.
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2.The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 28m
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The Matrix Resurrections (2021) belongs to the same conversation as Total Recall — both anchor their action in adventure emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.
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3.Bloodshot (2020)
★ 6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 50m
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If Total Recall's action stayed with you, Bloodshot (2020) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The adventure through-line is the real common thread between them.
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4.Tron (1982)
★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 36m
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Where Total Recall excels in action, Tron (1982) doubles down on adventure to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.
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5.Infinite (2021)
★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 46m
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Infinite (2021) is the natural next step after Total Recall: same action DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and adventure elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.
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6.Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
★ 7.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 51m
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Fans of Total Recall who respond to its action will find Star Trek: First Contact (1996) immediately familiar. Both films share a adventure sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.
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7.Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 56m
Why you'll love it
There's a reason Total Recall fans keep landing on Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) — the action is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.
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8.Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 43m
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Star Trek: Insurrection draws from the same action well as Total Recall, channeling adventure in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 1998 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.
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9.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
★ 8.4 · Adventure · Fantasy · Action · 2h 59m
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) captures the action appeal of Total Recall without simply imitating it. The adventure streak running through both films is what puts The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.
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10.The Terminator (1984)
★ 7.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 48m
Why you'll love it
The action appeal of Total Recall — that tense edge, the science-fiction — translates cleanly into The Terminator (1984). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Total Recall?: Try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, The Matrix Resurrections, Bloodshot—each shares DNA with Total Recall while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Total Recall?: Total Recall (1990) is best described as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Total Recall worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 7.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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2.The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

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7.Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

8.Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

9.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

10.The Terminator (1984)

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