Gattaca (1997) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Romance

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Oct 24, 1997 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance | Runtime 1h 46m
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Gattaca Plot Synopsis:

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.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel.

Tagline: The Prisoner. His Cell.

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Official Trailer

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Gattaca Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 106 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance
Directors: Andrew Niccol
Stars: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley, Jayne Brook … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 24, 1997
Box Office: $12,532,777
Awards: 6
Nominations: 16

What is Gattaca Streaming On?

Gattaca is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English, Esperanto
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Gattaca Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 24, 1997, Netflix: Mar 01, 2022, Digital HD: Jun 15, 2021, Blu-ray 4K: Jun 15, 2021, Blu-ray: Jun 15, 2021
Writers: Andrew Niccol
Producers: Danny DeVito, Georgia Kacandes, Joshua Levinson, Gail Lyon, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Editors: Lisa Zeno Churgin
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