
Film
Gattaca
1997· PG-13· 1h 47m· Drama· Science-fiction
“There is no gene for the human spirit.”
In Andrew Niccol’s prescient 1997 dystopia, Vincent, an "In-Valid" in a society where genetic purity dictates every aspect of life, dares to usurp destiny by adopting the identity of a genetically superior man. His quest to join Gattaca Aerospace Corporation, the pinnacle of human achievement, navigates a labyrinth of deception and institutional rigidity. Through Vincent’s eyes, Niccol exposes the moral bankruptcy of a world where DNA is destiny, and the human spirit’s capacity for resilience and aspiration remains indomitable.
1997-07-09
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Key Crew
DirectorAndrew Niccol
WriterAndrew Niccol
ProducerDanny DeVito
Director of PhotographySławomir Idziak
Original Music ComposerMichael Nyman
EditorLisa Zeno Churgin
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Details
Released1997-07-09
Runtime1h 47m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosJersey Films · Columbia Pictures
Budget$36M
Box office$13M
LanguagesEnglish · Esperanto
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.6/10 · 7014 votes
Original languageen
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