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Release Date:
24 October 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
There Is No Gene For The Human Spirit. morePlot:
A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A mind enriching movie more (516 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ethan Hawke | ... | Vincent Freeman | |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Irene Cassini | |
| Gore Vidal | ... | Director Josef | |
| Xander Berkeley | ... | Dr. Lamar | |
| Jayne Brook | ... | Marie Freeman | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Antonio Freeman | |
| Maya Rudolph | ... | Delivery Nurse | |
| Una Damon | ... | Head Nurse | |
| Elizabeth Dennehy | ... | Preschool Teacher | |
| Blair Underwood | ... | Geneticist | |
| Mason Gamble | ... | Vincent Freeman - Boy | |
| Vincent Nielson | ... | Anton Freeman - Boy | |
| Chad Christ | ... | Vincent Freeman - Teen | |
| William Lee Scott | ... | Anton Freeman - Teen | |
| Clarence Graham | ... | Personnel Officer |
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Rated PG-13 for brief violent images, language, and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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106 minCountry:
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Colour (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34793) | Brazil:14 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 (video premiere) | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15Fun Stuff
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The first draft of the screenplay had no title. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: As Vincent gets ready for his first day at work as Jerome, he pulls out his shirt from the closet and you can see fingers of someone holding the closet door open. moreQuotes:
[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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First Song (for Ruth) moreFAQ
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I first heard of this movie while in Europe where it was called `Welcome to Gattaca'. I was unable to view it at the movies there so rented it when I came to the US. I was very impressed with this movie and I might say that I was even surprised for the better. I was expecting it to be good, but it was even better than I thought.
I enjoy movies that require you to think or that have deeper meanings for those who look for them, and this movie was full of such hidden treasures. The script is very multileveled and will not disappoint anyone unless they are looking for Hollywood style sex and violence scenes.
Another great quality of this movie behind its thought provoking script is that it is very timeless. It could have been written for a century ago or for a couple centuries from now and it would still fit in with minor technological changes.
This film was really an excellent film whether you look at the cast, which was very well composed, or the cinematography, which was breathtaking. When the movie is finished the script leaves you thinking and your mind races on different tangents for a long while after the movie is over. There is no void or `why did I waste 2 hours sitting in front of a plastic box' at the end. If you like to think and like good acting do rent this movie, it will be well worth your time.