Gattaca is a 1997 American dystopian science fiction film written and directed by Andrew Niccol in his feature directorial debut. It stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman with Jude Law, Loren Dean, Ernest Borgnine, Gore Vidal, and Alan Arkin appearing in supporting roles. The film presents a future society driven by eugenics where children are conceived through genetic selection to ensure they possess the best hereditary traits of their parents. The film centers on Vincent Freeman, played by Hawke, who was conceived outside the eugenics program and struggles to overcome genetic discrimination to realize his dream of going into space.
Gattaca (1997)
Directed by Andrew Niccol
Genres - Drama, Mystery-Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Arthouse Science Fiction Film, Biopunk, Dystopian Film |
Release Date - Sep 7, 1997 |
Run Time - 106 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
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Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$36,000,000
Box Office
$12,532,777
Themes
Tags
Blood Sample, Cult, Dark, Dna, Dystopia, Espionage, Eugenics, Exercise, Fake Identity, Genetics, Independent, Investigation, Mind-Bending/Experimental, New Identity, Paraplegic, Space Mission, Technology
Attributes
Filming Location: San Diego
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Alternate Titles
Bienvenue à Gattaca
CA, FR
Der Orchideendieb
DE
Gataka
LT, RS
Gattaca
AR, AU, AT, CA, DK, FI, DE, GR, HU, IN, ID, PT, SG, ES, AE, GB, US
Gattaca - A Experiência Genética
BR
Gattaca - La porta dell'universo
IT
Gattaca - szok przyszłości
PL
Gattaca: Experimento genético
AR, MX
Ma Kara B'Gattaca
IL
The Eighth Day
US
Γκάτακα
GR
Гатака
BG, RS
Гаттака
RU, UA
ガタカ
JP
千鈞一髮
TW
千钧一发
CN
가타카
KR