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Helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is part of a top-secret military operation that enables him to experience the last few minutes in the life of Sean Fentress, a man who died in a commuter-train explosion. The purpose of Colter's mission is to learn the identity of the bomber and prevent a similar catastrophe. As Colter lives Sean's final moments, he becomes more certain that he can prevent the first tragedy from occurring -- as long as he doesn't run out of time.
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Finding the human story amidst the action, director Duncan Jones and charming Jake Gyllenhaal craft a smart, satisfying sci-fi thriller.

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Una LaMarche Observer Mar 23, 2014
Ultimately, Source Code makes good on its Hitchcockian opening sequence -- it may pale in comparison to the master, but it's a fun, puzzle-filled ride, with excellent pacing and a mounting uneasiness that recalls the best episodes of The Twilight Zone. Go to Full Review Peter Howell Toronto Star Mar 23, 2014
3/4
Source Code is a sci-fi thriller that simply shouldn't work as well as it does. Go to Full Review John Swansburg Slate Mar 23, 2014
It's this emotional arc underlying the ticking-time-bomb plot that keeps the movie from succumbing to its flaws. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 31, 2025
5/5
What unravels and untwists in its repeated eight minute episodes, makes for an extremely compelling, original, and thought-provoking thriller. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Jul 31, 2023
2.5/4
Source Code delivers enough suspense to appease general audiences but lacks even coherent hypothetical science that will invite heady discussions of multiverse logic and quantum physics among those concerned about such things. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Aug 5, 2022
... a nifty mystery with snappy action and a real paranoid atmosphere for our (correctly) suspicious hero... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve B @SteveBgood 4 days ago This movie is exciting and mysterious on many different levels! The concept about the brain makes the plot so much more interesting! See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 7, 2026 Source Code = a *4.5* star Movie See more Mike S @RT54543932 Aug 22, 2026 Not much to dislike about a time loop movie done well. Good ending. See more Cinema S @cinema_sensei Aug 21, 2026 Really enjoyed how this kept giving me new pieces of the puzzle without becoming unnecessarily complicated. The time-loop concept is clever, the mystery stays engaging, and Jake Gyllenhaal makes the emotional side work. I especially liked how the film balances sci-fi with a very human story instead of drowning in explanations. A few things could've been explored more, but overall it was a genuinely satisfying experience. See more Gregory H @Romoga Aug 12, 2026 Very Well Executed!! Recommend! See more Brenden D @WestWardReviews Jul 28, 2026 An Interesting Enough But Overdone Idea Ruined By The Conclusion A fine cast with an intriguing concept. While it's one we've seen many times before and later done better, it's still "fine enough"......... Then the ending COMPLETELY GOES AGAINST THE ESTABLISHED RULES all for a cheesy corny ending that MAKES NO SENSE Some wonky dialogue as well C- 5.6/10 You can skip this and survive See more Read all reviews
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Duncan Jones

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Jake Gyllenhaal

Colter Stevens

Michelle Monaghan

Christina

Vera Farmiga

Goodwin

Jeffrey Wright

Rutledge

Brent Skagford

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Synopsis Helicopter pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is part of a top-secret military operation that enables him to experience the last few minutes in the life of Sean Fentress, a man who died in a commuter-train explosion. The purpose of Colter's mission is to learn the identity of the bomber and prevent a similar catastrophe. As Colter lives Sean's final moments, he becomes more certain that he can prevent the first tragedy from occurring -- as long as he doesn't run out of time.
Director
Duncan Jones
Producer
Mark Gordon, Philippe Rousselet, Jordan Wynn
Screenwriter
Ben Ripley
Distributor
Summit Entertainment
Production Co
Vendome Pictures, Starhaus Filmproduktion GmbH, StudioCanal, Mark Gordon Productions, Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit, Summit Entertainment, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Images|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 1, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$54.7M
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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