- Release Date: 1997
- Runtime: 106 min
- Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley ... see all
- Director: Andrew Niccol
- Plot: 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... Read more
User Reviews
A true Sci-Fi film
Jan 06, 2009
elikrey - yahoo.com
Jan 06, 2009elikrey - yahoo.com
This is one of the best, most original sci-fi films I have ever seen... The story is superb realistic and scary. This can really be our future. The visuals are also very good...... Full review
Oh what a brave new world
Dec 25, 2008
samuraifa451 - yahoo.com
Dec 25, 2008samuraifa451 - yahoo.com
Gattaca is a heartwrenching sci-fi tale about two men's strives to achieve perfection. In the not-too-distant future, mankind can alter genes simply to create perfect human beings. Unfortunately, its not open to everyone, which sadly gives Vincent, a brother of such... Full review
Amazing science fiction movie
Jul 05, 2008
coletteroutel - yahoo.com
Jul 05, 2008coletteroutel - yahoo.com
Gattaca is simply one of the best science fiction movies ever made -- and it is still relevant and contemporary more than a decade after its release. The acting, directing, visuals and soundtrack (Michael Nyman) for this movie are excellent. THe... Full review
Overall a well-rounded film
Jul 04, 2008
andrew_wang95 - yahoo.com
Jul 04, 2008andrew_wang95 - yahoo.com
This is a good sci-si movie with well-known actors and lots of good planning but requires the audience to think too much. The acting isn't too good which is unacceptable for the plot. Visuals weren't so exciting. There are no gunfights... Full review
Unique
Jun 17, 2008
predalien453 - yahoo.com
Jun 17, 2008predalien453 - yahoo.com
I saw this movie in my film appreciation class. I began watching it and was thinking it was going to be a rip-off, but caught me by surprise. This film was very original and everything about this film just stood out... Full review
Gattaca film review
May 01, 2008
dre_chin - yahoo.com
May 01, 2008dre_chin - yahoo.com
IS THE future, Kafka, Orwell, or George Lucas? Andrew Niccol thinks genetics. "We have discrimination down to a science," a white coat explains. No explanation necessary. Vincent (Ethan Hawke) knows the price of being a love child. Random genes. In Valid.... Full review
Beautifully written movie
May 01, 2008
neworleanzlady - yahoo.com
May 01, 2008neworleanzlady - yahoo.com
This movie had so many beautiful lines in the script that were seemingly artistically poetic. Very, very interesting story line set in the very near future. This movie is great and a must see for anyone who enjoys a little bit... Full review
Soooo Boring!
Mar 11, 2008
bluesteak82 - yahoo.com
Mar 11, 2008bluesteak82 - yahoo.com
I'm sorry I could not stand this movie it was super slow and I could not concencentrate on this poor pathetic movie. For every minute that passes by my eyes were getting heavy. When this movie was finished I could not... Full review
gattaca
Feb 28, 2008
m7cunning - yahoo.com
Feb 28, 2008m7cunning - yahoo.com
Deserves much more of a spotlight considering its depth of both characters and storyline. This is one of the top ten movies of all time, basically--ranking up there with Ben Hur, Bridge on the River Kawi, The Matrix, and of course,... Full review
My favorite science fiction movie of all time
Feb 08, 2008
tipsykiwi - yahoo.com
Feb 08, 2008tipsykiwi - yahoo.com
I'm not one of those people that enjoy watching movies more than once, but this movie captured my attention from the start, and surprisingly has not lost my interest though I've seen it more than 4 times now. I loved Jude... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 04, 2008Urban Cinefile
Gattaca is an outstanding exception to the rule; its all science, sociology, philosophy, and sex appeal and no action, effects, or horror.
Rounding out the DVD are six deleted scenes that prove a wise editor is essential, and a single hilarious outtake - the only bit of humour youll see in Gattaca.
... Full Review
| Sep 04, 2008Urban Cinefile
Slow to start, Gattaca is an interesting and thought provoking film that lingers in the psyche.
Gattaca is essentially a story about a dream and fulfilling it against all odds.
... Full Review
| Mar 19, 2008Monsters and Critics
It's a great film that certainly falls into place with the classics of the genre.....Gattaca is a fine piece of science fiction filmmaking that may hit somewhat close to home considering.... ... Full Review
| Mar 19, 2008Monsters and Critics
It's a great film that certainly falls into place with the classics of the genre.....Gattaca is a fine piece of science fiction filmmaking that may hit somewhat close to home considering.... ... Full Review
| Mar 13, 2008ReelzChannel
Gattaca has aged well since its release.
Calling Gattaca a masterpiece would be overstepping a tad.
At the time of Gattaca 's 1997 release, the future it suggested was just starting to sound plausible.
... Full Review
News
Gattaca Heading to the Small Screen?
movieweb.com –
2009-10-30
Could a 1997 sci-fi film be heading towards a TV series remake? According to Variety , Denis Leary's production company Apostle Films has acquired the rights to Andrew Niccol's film Gattaca for a small-screen adaptation. ... Full Article
Denis Leary adapting 'Gattaca' for TV?
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-10-30
'Twilight' author Stephenie Meyer's first adult sci-fi novel, 'The Host,' to be adapted for screen
nydailynews.com –
2009-09-24
Prepare Yourselves: Stephenie Meyer's Other Series to Hit the Big Screen
cinematical.com –
2009-09-23
Did you even know that Stephenie Meyer has another series that does not deal with sparkly vampires? It's called The Host , and sadly no, it's not about large, killer tadpoles that have to be brought down by a weird... ... Full Article
Critics' Picks Video: 'Gattaca'
nytimes.com –
2009-08-24
This week, A. O. Scott looks at "Gattaca," Andrew Niccol's futuristic science fiction movie that raises the question, What is the role of hard work in a society where success and failure seem to be determined at birth? ... Full Article
GATTACA
urbancinefile.com.au –
2009-06-18
SYNOPSIS: This science-fiction thriller is set at a time when we all fall into two categories: Valids and In-Valids, determined by the perfection (or imperfection) of our genetic make up which can be chosen at conception. ... Full Article

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