Total Recall

Name: Total Recall
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 1990-01-01
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside

1990Dir. Paul Verhoeven1h 53m

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Runtime1h 53m

Released1990

Budget$65M

Box office$261.3M

DirectorPaul Verhoeven

About This Movie

Total Recall really nails that gritty, sci-fi vibe. Directed by Verhoeven, it’s got this blend of dark humor and action that keeps you engaged. Arnold’s performance as Quaid is a wild ride — he’s both relatable and larger-than-life. The practical effects are a standout; the Mars set design and the makeup really show the era’s craftsmanship. You can’t forget that three-breasted woman scene, right? Just one of those quirky elements that makes it so memorable. The pacing is relentless, keeping you guessing what’s real and what’s implanted. Overall, it’s both a head trip and an action flick, and it’s interesting how it plays with themes of identity and reality.

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