Gattaca
“There is no gene for the human spirit.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Ethan Hawke
Vincent Freeman
Uma Thurman
Irene Cassini
Jude Law
Jerome Eugene Morrow
Alan Arkin
Detective Hugo
Loren Dean
Adult Anton Freeman
Gore Vidal
Director Josef
Tony Shalhoub
"German"
Ernest Borgnine
Caesar
Blair Underwood
Geneticist
Xander Berkeley
Dr. Lamar
Jayne Brook
Marie Freeman
Una Damon
Head Nurse
Elias Koteas
Antonio Freeman
Maya Rudolph
Delivery Nurse
Elizabeth Dennehy
Preschool Teacher
Mason Gamble
Younger Vincent
Vincent Nielson
Younger Anton
Chad Christ
Young Vincent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Festival of Fantasy, Thriller & Science Fiction Films
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.35x
-$23.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Niccol
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Gattaca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Esperanto
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Jersey Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Niccol
Andrew Niccol
Michael Nyman
Sławomir Idziak
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Danny DeVito
Producer
Andrew Niccol
Director
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Stacey Sher
Producer
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Jerry Pooler
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Watts
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Daniele Colajacomo
Visual Effects Supervisor
Norman Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Niccol
Writer
Michael Cassidy
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gattaca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gattaca about?
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.
Who directed Gattaca?
Gattaca was directed by Andrew Niccol.
Who stars in Gattaca?
The principal cast of Gattaca includes Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin, Loren Dean.
When was Gattaca released and how long is it?
Gattaca was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gattaca?
Gattaca had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (0.35 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gattaca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gattaca was composed by Michael Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gattaca?
Gattaca holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).