Movie Recommendations Based on Genre, Director, and Actor Preferences

Recommend 5 movies that I might enjoy. My favorite genres are sci-fi, thriller, and comedy. I particularly like films directed by Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and the Coen brothers, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, and Ryan Gosling.

I prefer movies that are thought-provoking, action-packed, visually stunning, and character-driven. I don't enjoy movies that are overly violent, slow-paced, or predictable.

For each recommendation, please provide:

The movie title and year of release

A brief plot summary (without spoilers)

The director and main cast

Where I can watch it (e.g., streaming services, rental platforms)

Here are five movie recommendations tailored to the specified preferences:

Movie 1: Inception (2010)

Brief plot summary: Cobb, a skilled thief, is tasked with planting an idea in someone's mind instead of stealing it.

Director: Christopher Nolan

Main cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, and Tom Hardy

Where to watch: Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Google Play

Movie 2: Arrival (2016)

Brief plot summary: A linguist is recruited by the military to communicate with aliens who have landed on Earth.

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Main cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube

Movie 3: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Brief plot summary: A couple undergoes a procedure to erase their memories of each other after a painful breakup.

Director: Michel Gondry

Main cast: Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet

Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and Google Play

Movie 4: Ex Machina (2014)

Brief plot summary: A young programmer is invited to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot.

Director: Alex Garland

Main cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, and Oscar Isaac

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube

Movie 5: La La Land (2016)

Brief plot summary: A jazz pianist and an aspiring actress fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles.

Director: Damien Chazelle

Main cast: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Google Play, and YouTube