Gattaca

1997·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
IMDb7.7Metacritic648.0Rotten Tomatoes82%87%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloSony Pictures Core

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Gattaca fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Technology, the future, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

There is no gene for the human spirit.

Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.
Dystopian FutureGenetic EngineeringSocial InequalityIdentity and AmbitionPsychological ThrillerPhilosophical Sci-FiVisually StrikingIntriguing Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Niccol, Jason Roberts, Daniel Silverberg
Written by:
Andrew Niccol
Produced by:
Danny DeVito, Terri Douglas, Francine Maisler
Composed by:
Richard King, Gary A. Hecker, Paul Massey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gattaca

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gattaca legally?

fuboTVPhiloSony Pictures Core

Gattaca is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gattaca worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gattaca rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Gattaca?

1 h 47 min

Gattaca runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gattaca?

Critics73
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate Gattaca higher (81) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gattaca a box office hit?

Budget$36 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $36 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What language is Gattaca in?

EnglishEsperanto

It was made in English, with some Esperanto. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gattaca?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gattaca in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gattaca use?

Fantastic RacismSecond Place Is for LosersPrim and Proper BunBadass BoastNo New Fashions in the FutureProperly ParanoidAlways Someone BetterDeterminatorVillainous LineageJerk with a Heart of GoldFantastic UnderclassAlmost Kissand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for Gattaca, including Fantastic Racism, Second Place Is for Losers, Prim and Proper Bun.

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