Genres
Sci-fi thriller
Gattaca (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gattaca is a 1997 sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Niccol, starring Uma Thurman. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Gattaca About?
The premise of Gattaca without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a future where genetic perfection dictates social status, Vincent Freeman, born with genetic "flaws," dreams of space travel. Unable to achieve his ambition through legitimate means, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a genetically superior athlete. Vincent must maintain his deception while navigating the rigorous demands of the elite Gattaca aerospace corporation and contending with a murder investigation that could reveal his true identity, all while finding unexpected love.
Gattaca Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- genetics
- genetic
- urine sample
- paraplegic
- blood
- double identity
- fake identity
- biotech sci fi
- space travel
- change of identity
- new identity
- assumed identity
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- geneticist
- near future
- biopunk
- fingerprint
- fertilization
- genetic profiling
- flashback
- eugenics
- younger version of character
- directorial debut
- begins with ecclesiastes quotation
- begins with text
- begins with willard gaylin quotation
- second class citizen
- rocket launching
- pool of blood
- back injury
- buick riviera
- blood sample
- ball and stick molecular model
- swimming in the ocean
- model of the solar system
- apple
- genoism
- measuring tape
- piano recital
- silver medal
- computer keyboard
- hair sample
- chugging wine
- six fingered hand
- crossing a busy highway
- lap pool
- syringe
- switch
- upside down camera shot
- barcelona chair
- three ring syringe
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Cast & crew
Gattaca Cast
Uma Thurman stars in Gattaca. Directed by Andrew Niccol.
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Director Andrew Niccol
Ratings
Gattaca Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gattaca 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 76% User score
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Plot
Gattaca Plot Summary
What happens in Gattaca from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian future where humanity is predominantly shaped by genetic engineering, individuals are classified by their DNA, dictating their place in society. Here, we follow Vincent (portrayed by Ethan Hawke), a man born without these genetic enhancements. Confronted with severe genetic disadvantages like myopia and a congenital heart defect, Vincent is doomed to a mere 30.2 years of life expectancy, facing relentless discrimination due to his “in-valid” status.
Full summary
The whole story of Gattaca, scene by scene
Box office
Gattaca Box Office
Gattaca grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
- US & Canada
- $12.5M
Awards
Gattaca Awards & Nominations
Gattaca was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score
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Oscars 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Art Direction
Videos
Gattaca Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gattaca.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Gattaca?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Vincent's primary goal in Gattaca?
Cars
Cars in Gattaca
12 cars on screen, including the 1965 Citroën DS 19 Cabriolet and the 1970 Rover 3500 S MkI P6B.
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1965 Citroën DS 19 Cabriolet Important role -
1970 Rover 3500 S MkI P6B Important role -
1971 Buick Riviera Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Details
Gattaca Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Bienvenue à Gattaca” and “Гаттака”.
- Also known as
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- Bienvenue à Gattaca
- Гаттака
- Gattaca: Experimento genético
- 千鈞一髮
- Der Orchideendieb
- 가타카
- Gattaca - A Experiência Genética
- Gattaca - Szok Przyszłości
- ガタカ
- ガタカ：1997
- Gattaca - La porta dell'universo
- 千钧一发
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- Гатака
- Γκάτακα
- מה קרה בגטקה?
- Gattaca: A Experiência Genética
- Ґаттака
- Gataka
- Công Nghệ Gien
- ฝ่ากฎโลกพันธุกรรม, გატაკა
- 變種異煞
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FAQ
Gattaca FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Gattaca, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gattaca?
Gattaca runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Gattaca released?
Gattaca was released on October 24, 1997.
Who directed Gattaca?
Gattaca was directed by Andrew Niccol.
More films by Andrew Niccol Who is in the cast of Gattaca?
Gattaca stars Uma Thurman.
How much did Gattaca make at the box office?
Gattaca grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
How is Gattaca rated?
Gattaca has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was Gattaca nominated for any awards?
Gattaca received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Gattaca have a post-credit scene?
No. Gattaca has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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