There is no gene for the human spirit.
Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.
Gattaca (1997) is a science fiction and drama film directed by Andrew Niccol, released on July 9, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law and Alan Arkin. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 7,130 ratings.
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Ethan Hawke
as Vincent Freeman
Uma Thurman
as Irene Cassini
Jude Law
as Jerome Eugene Morrow
Alan Arkin
as Detective Hugo
Loren Dean
as Adult Anton Freeman
Gore Vidal
as Director Josef
Tony Shalhoub
as "German"
Ernest Borgnine
as Caesar
Blair Underwood
as Geneticist
Xander Berkeley
as Dr. Lamar
Jayne Brook
as Marie Freeman
Una Damon
as Head Nurse
Directed by Andrew Niccol, written by Andrew Niccol, produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 7,130 ratings.
***The eugenics-obsessed future in 40s/50s noir*** Several decades in the future liberal eugenics is normal and discrimination is practiced to distinguish "valids" from "in-valids," the latter conceived by natural means and therefore more susceptible to genetic defects. Vincent (Ethan Hawke) is an in-valid who assumes the identity of a disabled valid (Jude Law) in order to fulfill his dream of space travel. Uma…
Reviewed on December 22, 2019
Simply put, Gattaca is one of the greatest movies ever made. Some might think that's going too far but it truly is a masterpiece. Everything from the casting, set design, cinematography, writing and the Universe in which the story takes place. It is not only a great source of entertainment but an inspiring work of art. By far the most poetic movie I have had the pleasure of watching. Every line is elegiac and truly…
Reviewed on August 24, 2021
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Reviewed on February 5, 2023
"Vincent" (Ethan Hawke) is determined that he wants to travel into space, but is deemed unsuitable by the genetically motivated authorities who decide these things. Luckily for him, he knows "Jerome" (Jude Law). He was in a nasty car accident that has left his paraplegic - but nonetheless, his genetics do qualify for the upper echelons of society necessary to go up in a rocket. The pair quickly establish a…
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
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The main cast of Gattaca (1997) includes Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin and Loren Dean. The film was directed by Andrew Niccol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gattaca was released on July 9, 1997 and runs for 1h 47m.
Gattaca (1997) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 7,130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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