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Play trailer Poster for Source Code PG-13 2011 1h 33m Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 03/23/2014
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 03/23/2014
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 03/23/2014
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
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 07/31/2023
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 08/05/2022
... 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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Brenden D @WestWardReviews 3d 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 Julian C @juliancooper_12 6d A creative sci-fi movie with a great performance from Jake Gyllenhaal that leaves audiences questioning their own lives and choices See more Melissa L @Agent99 Jul 16 It's a sweet movie, and I really love the shots filmed in Chicago and other locations I'm familiar with. See more Ivan T @RT99514304 Jun 26 The most "meh" film I've ever watched. Not because it's bad, and not because it's great, it just sits perfectly in the middle. I really appreciated how original the concept was, and the ending was surprisingly wholesome. See more Vilu S @RT89163136 Jun 12 Wanna feel after a movie : I’m alive and life is great. Well then- See this film💥😀 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 See more Max C @RT32446652 Apr 27 Surprisingly fun move to watch. Nothing mind blowing in terms of story or anything but it was all good enough to be a fun watch and something I would recommend. The pacing and acting were good, and the premise was unique and intriguing. 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

Troxel

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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