Gattaca

– Science fiction drama about a future society in the era of indefinite eugenics where humans are set ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Gattaca (1997)

Science fiction drama about a future society in the era of indefinite eugenics where humans are set on a life course depending on their DNA. The young Vincent Freeman is born with a condition that would prevent him from space travel, yet he is determined to infiltrate the GATTACA space program.

Gattaca (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 Oct 1997

Language:

English, Esperanto

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Andrew Niccol

Writer:

Andrew Niccol

Main Actors:

Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley

Plot:

In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 14 nominations.

Production:

Columbia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
82%
Metacritic:
64%