

Total Recall
“What is real?”
Factory worker Doug Quaid takes a virtual mind-trip vacation with the Rekall company, opting for implanted memories of being a spy. When the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a wanted man by the police and joins forces with a rebel fighter to stop the evil Chancellor Cohaagen.
Where to watch Total Recall in United States
Can I watch Total Recall in United States? Total Recall isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Total Recall there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Total Recall streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Netzkino Select Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Total Recall
Total Recall is a 2012 English-language action, science fiction and thriller film directed by Len Wiseman. The cast is led by Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 6000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Total Recall was produced by Total Recall, Original Film, and Rekall Productions and made in Canada and India. It was released on August 2, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $125 million, it went on to gross $199 million worldwide.
- Director
- Len Wiseman
- Writers
- Mark Bomback, Kurt Wimmer
- Release date
- August 2, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, India
- Budget
- $125 million
- Box office
- $199 million
- Production
- Total Recall, Original Film, Rekall Productions
Total Recall cast & crew
Total Recall was directed by Len Wiseman and written by Mark Bomback and Kurt Wimmer.
The cast features Colin Farrell as Douglas Quaid / Hauser, Jessica Biel as Melina, Kate Beckinsale as Lori Quaid, Bill Nighy as Matthias, John Cho as McClane, and Bryan Cranston as Cohaagen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Paul Cameron, and it was produced by Neal H. Moritz and Len Wiseman.
Is Total Recall worth watching?
Total Recall holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 6,027 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, science fiction, and thriller, Total Recall is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Total Recall
Total Recall isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Total Recall

Colin Farrell
Douglas Quaid / Hauser

Jessica Biel
Melina

Kate Beckinsale
Lori Quaid

Bill Nighy
Matthias

John Cho
McClane

Bryan Cranston
Cohaagen

Dylan Smith
Hammond

Cam Clarke
Terminal Announcer (voice)

Bokeem Woodbine
Harry

Will Yun Lee
Marek

Natalie Lisinska
Bohemian Nurse

Milton Barnes
Resistance Fighter
Total Recall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Total Recall in United States?
Total Recall is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Total Recall in?
Total Recall is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Total Recall?
Total Recall runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Total Recall rated?
Total Recall is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 6,027 ratings.











