Code 46 (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Code 46 is a 2004 sci-fi thriller directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Om Puri, Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $886,018 worldwide. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Code 46 About?
The premise of Code 46 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a futuristic and dystopian Shanghai, an insurance investigator uncovers a complex forgery ring where identity and genetics hold significant value. While investigating, he finds himself entangled in a passionate and forbidden affair, blurring the lines between his professional duties and personal desires. A shocking murder throws the city into turmoil, forcing him to confront a dangerous conspiracy and fight to expose the truth behind the deception.
Code 46 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- abortion
- vagina
- infidelity
- pregnancy
- dystopia
- genetic
- sphinx
- nurse
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- tied to a bed
- husband wife relationship
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- extramarital affair
- nudity
- oedipus complex
- vulva
- female frontal nudity
- shower
- female nudity
- indian
- sex scene
- car
- german car
- mercedes benz
- mercedes benz motor vehicle
- mercedes benz ml
- japanese car
- toyota
- toyota motor vehicle
- united arab emirates
- love
- toyota land cruiser
- mexican
- british actress playing mexican character
- latina
- mexican woman
- i.d.
- genetics
- shanghai
- investigation
- suspect
- checkpoint
- desert
- forgery
- non citizen
- travel permit
- future
- technology
- security breach
- drone
Code 46 Cast
Om Puri leads the cast, with Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton. Directed by Michael Winterbottom.
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Director Michael Winterbottom
Code 46 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Code 46 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 51% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 62% User score
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Code 46 Plot Summary
What happens in Code 46 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian future, society is starkly divided into two segments: the bustling urban environments and the neglected underclass living on the outskirts. This division is fortified by a system of health records known as “papeles,” acting as a gateway to the desirable cities.
Full summary
The whole story of Code 46, scene by scene
Code 46 Box Office
Code 46 grossed $886,018 worldwide. $285,585 came from the US and Canada and $600,433 (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$886K
- US & Canada
- $285.6K
- International
- $600.4K
Code 46 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know Code 46?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary role of William Geld in Code 46?
Cars in Code 46
4 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML W163 and the 1987 Premier Padmini.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Main role -
1987 Premier Padmini Important role -
2000 Toyota Previa Important role -
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser Minor role
Code 46 Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Koodi 46” and “Código 46”.
- Also known as
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- Koodi 46
- Código 46
- Кодекс 46
- Kod 46
- Codice 46
- Код 46
- 代码46
- Kodeks 46
- Cod 46
- קוד 46
- Κωδικός 46
- Параграф 46
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- 코드 46
- 代碼46
- Kód 46
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Code 46 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Code 46, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Code 46?
Code 46 runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Code 46 released?
Code 46 was released on August 6, 2004.
Who directed Code 46?
Code 46 was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
More films by Michael Winterbottom Who is in the cast of Code 46?
Code 46 stars Om Puri, Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton.
How much did Code 46 make at the box office?
Code 46 grossed $886,018 worldwide ($285,585 domestic, $600,433 international).
How is Code 46 rated?
Code 46 has 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Code 46 have a post-credit scene?
No. Code 46 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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