Gattaca

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Gattaca

PG-13

Released Oct 24, 1997

1h 52m

Sci-Fi

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Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). An investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent's plans.

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Critics Consensus

Intelligent and scientifically provocative, Gattaca is an absorbing sci fi drama that poses important interesting ethical questions about the nature of science.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Stylishly scoped with ice-blue hues and smartly visualized with a forbiddingly cold design, Gattaca is an intelligently-conceived sci-fi chiller starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman.

Oct 25, 2019

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Mike Clark

USA Today

An institutional hush envelops the compelling cautionary fable Gattaca as if it were muffled by a velvet lab coat.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 10, 2018

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Jason Bailey

Vice

A thoughtful hybrid of sci-fi, thriller, and character drama; to give you some idea of its high-mindedness, it not only opens with a relevant Bible verse (Ecclesiastes 7:13), but in the opening credits that follow, Gore Vidal is fifth-billed.

Nov 14, 2017

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

A tremendously interesting movie that questions eugenics and beyond. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 21, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The writer-director crafts a paranoid, discriminatory world out of ripped-from-the-headlines science. Adopting a noirish mood amid an austere dystopian backdrop, it’s the sort of Orwellian vision that could only exist in a movie.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 24, 2023

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Jimmy Cage

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A fascinating sci-fi drama that has stood the test of time with ease. The dense, romantic, somber atmosphere fits perfectly with the eerie topic that is incredibly close to us.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 18, 2022

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Mark J

Not as good as some dystopian films in terms of the story, a bit more straight forward in the grand scheme of things. Did enjoy the cast though which made up for it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Leaburn O

How have I only just seen this? Superbly produced, acted, directed and a brilliant script. So tightly made, endlessly gripping, real poetry to the storyline and clever without trying to be too smart. Loved it. Saw it on Amazon Prime.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Wayne K

A film with such an annoyingly clever title that’s so well connected to the central conceit that’ll you’ll kick yourself when you find out, Gattaca may have flopped at the box office, but its still remembered as one of the smartest and most profound sci-fi films of the last few decades. The funny thing is, the sci-fi elements are more peripheral than they are integral. Its something the film uses to bolster its premise, rather than using it as a safety net to fall back on. The central storyline is all about fate, destiny and how we believe that some people are born to do great things, and some aren’t. Its sad that some are simply born with everything given to them and others have to fight tooth and nail for the same opportunities. It’s all about succeeding because of the effort you put into something, rather than just expecting it to be handed to you. Getting what you want is great, but its all the more satisfying if you’ve worked hared for it for years. Its this ethos that makes the story so compelling and the lead character’s struggle so believable. It’s scientific approach isn’t exactly watertight, and even those with only a passing knowledge of genetics will probably find themselves asking a lot of questions at times, but the world it creates, the lives its characters live and what they discover about themselves is what makes watching it such a rewarding experience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Bernhard K

Absolutely brilliant. This is the type of Sci-Fi that can impact how we view the world. A perfect blend of drama and thriller, hope and despair. And in the age of CRISPR, this has a whole new relevance to it. In my view, this is 100% bucket list material.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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skibidi t

I hate it because my biochem prof loved it Edit: I loved it, please give me a good grade skibidi bop bop yes yes yeskibidi bop bop yesyes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Audience Member

classic, in a bad way for sure. still a fun watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Synopsis

Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). An investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent's plans.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Producer: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Jersey Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1), 35mm

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