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Gattaca (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.4/10
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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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Gattaca Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Box Office: $12,532,777
Awards: 6
Nominations: 16
What is Gattaca Streaming On?
Gattaca is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: 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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Gattaca (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Gattaca Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Vincent / Jerome |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Irene |
| Gore Vidal | ... | Director Josef |
| Xander Berkeley | ... | Lamar |
| Jayne Brook | ... | Marie |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Antonio |
| Maya Rudolph | ... | Delivery Nurse |
| Una Damon | ... | Head Nurse |
| Elizabeth Dennehy | ... | Pre-School Teacher |
| Blair Underwood | ... | Geneticist |
| Mason Gamble | ... | Younger Vincent |
| Vincent Nielson | ... | Younger Anton |
| Chad Christ | ... | Young Vincent |
| William Lee Scott | ... | Young Anton |
| Clarence Graham | ... | Personnel Officer |
| Ernest Borgnine | ... | Caesar |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | German |
| Jude Law | ... | Jerome / Eugene |
| Alan Arkin | ... | Detective Hugo |
| Carlton Bembry | ... | Gattaca Hoover (as Carlton Benbry) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ethan Hawke (b. November 6, 1970) – Vincent / Jerome
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: E. Hawke - Uma Thurman (b. April 29, 1970) – Irene
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: U - Gore Vidal, as Director Josef, passed away at age 86 in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Xander Berkeley (b. December 16, 1955) – Lamar
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Kander Berkeley | Xander Berkely | Xander Berkley - Jayne Brook (b. September 16, 1960) – Marie
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Elias Koteas (b. March 11, 1961) – Antonio
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Maya Rudolph (b. July 27, 1972) – Delivery Nurse
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Maya - Una Damon (b. August 10, 1964) – Head Nurse
Sign: Leo - Elizabeth Dennehy (b. October 1, 1960) – Pre-School Teacher
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Blair Underwood (b. August 25, 1964) – Geneticist
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Mason Gamble (b. January 16, 1986) – Younger Vincent
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Some Kid Who Went On To Do Nothing - Vincent Nielson – Younger Anton
- Chad Christ – Young Vincent
- William Lee Scott (b. July 6, 1973) – Young Anton
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Clarence Graham – Personnel Officer
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