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Code 46

2003·Movie
1h 33min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic575.4Rotten Tomatoes52%58%
IMDb6.1Metacritic575.4Rotten Tomatoes52%58%

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The future, technology, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Dystopian Sci-FiGenetic IdentityForbidden RomanceCorporate IntrigueShanghai SettingMoral DilemmaSlow BurnAtmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Winterbottom, Anthony Wilcox, Michael Elliott
Written by:
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Produced by:
David M. Thompson, Andrew Eaton, Robert Jones
Composed by:
David Holmes, Stuart Wilson, Peter Burgis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Code 46

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Where can I stream Code 46 legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeScreenPix

Code 46 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Code 46 worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Code 46 rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Code 46?

1 h 33 min

Code 46 runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Code 46?

Critics55
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Code 46 much the same way.

What language is Code 46 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Code 46?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Code 46 in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Code 46 use?

DystopiaArtistic License – GeographyUn-personAscetic AestheticSympathetic AdultererCrapsaccharine WorldGood Girls Avoid AbortionChina Takes Over the WorldFate Worse than DeathDowner EndingGetting Smilies Painted on Your SoulLight Is Not Goodand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Code 46, including Dystopia, Artistic License – Geography, Un-person.