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Gattaca (1997)
7.8
Ratings: 7.8/10 from 109,211 users
Metascore:
64/100
Reviews: 558 user | 157 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. Director:Andrew NiccolWriter:Andrew Niccol |
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| Ethan Hawke | ... | ||
| Uma Thurman | ... | ||
| Gore Vidal | ... | ||
| Xander Berkeley | ... | ||
| Jayne Brook | ... |
Marie Freeman
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| Maya Rudolph | ... |
Delivery Nurse
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Una Damon | ... |
Head Nurse
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| Elizabeth Dennehy | ... |
Preschool Teacher
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| Blair Underwood | ... |
Geneticist
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Vincent Nielson | ... | |
| Chad Christ | ... | ||
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Clarence Graham | ... |
Personnel Officer
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Storyline
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. Written by garykmcd
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
There Is No Gene For The Human Spirit. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for brief violent images, language, and some sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Bienvenue à Gattaca See more »Box Office
Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,320,202 (USA) (26 October 1997) (1279 Screens)Gross:
$12,339,633 (USA) (1 March 1998)Company Credits
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Director Josef: You keep your work station so clean, Jerome.
Vincent: It's next to godliness. Isn't that what they say?
Director Josef: Godliness. I reviewed your flight plan. Not one error in a million keystrokes. Phenomenal. It's right that someone like you is taking us to Titan.
Vincent: Has the committee approved the mission? There's been talk of delay.
Director Josef: You shouldn't listen to talk. You leave in a week. You've got a substance test.
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footage, tinted blue, of the fingernails from the first scene
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Written by Charlie Haden
Performed by Stan Getz
Courtesy of Verve Records
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Trivia
The first draft of the screenplay had no title. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When the two men are swimming at night, they are sometimes shown to be naked, and other times (underwater shots) shown to be wearing boxers or swimming trunks. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Director Josef: You keep your work station so clean, Jerome.
Vincent: It's next to godliness. Isn't that what they say?
Director Josef: Godliness. I reviewed your flight plan. Not one error in a million keystrokes. Phenomenal. It's right that someone like you is taking us to Titan.
Vincent: Has the committee approved the mission? There's been talk of delay.
Director Josef: You shouldn't listen to talk. You leave in a week. You've got a substance test.
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Crazy Credits
After the credits complete, there is slow-motionfootage, tinted blue, of the fingernails from the first scene
hitting the pavement. See more »
Soundtracks
"First Song (for Ruth)"Written by Charlie Haden
Performed by Stan Getz
Courtesy of Verve Records
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