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Gattaca
There is no gene for the human spirit.
There is no gene for the human spirit.
Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller - 1997
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
106 min
Release date:
7 Sep 1997
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Esperanto
Budget:
$36,000,000
Revenue:
$12,532,777
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 16 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
An impressively fine-tuned first feature from Andrew Niccol.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
It's far too serious to be taken seriously.
– Jack Mathews,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
rotten:
Designer babies rule dystopia in stylish SF thriller filled with recycled plot devices.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
fresh:
One of first Hollywood films about the effects of genetic engineering on human conduct, Andrew Niccol's directing debut is an intelligent and timely sci-fi that, despite some illogical plot contrivances, is emotionally engaging almost up to the end.
– Emanuel Levy,
Variety,
5 Jul 2006
rotten:
I didn't care enough about Hawke's character to ignore a big problem in the story's logic: if this future has such incredible biotechnology, why can't Law just get his damaged body parts fixed?
– Lisa Alspector,
Chicago Reader,
5 Jun 2007
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