Gattaca (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1997, Gattaca is a thriller, mystery, romance and science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, running about 106 minutes. “There is no gene for the human spirit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a future society in the era of indefinite eugenics, humans are set on a life course depending on their DNA. Young Vincent Freeman is born with a condition that would prevent him from space travel, yet is determined to infiltrate the GATTACA space program.
Who’s in it. Gattaca stars Ethan Hawke as Vincent Freeman, Uma Thurman as Irene Cassini, Alan Arkin as Detective Hugo and Jude Law as Jerome Eugene Morrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Gattaca has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gattaca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gattaca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gattaca (1997)?
- In US, Gattaca is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gattaca worth watching?
- Gattaca holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery, romance and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gattaca?
- Gattaca stars Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Alan Arkin, Jude Law and Loren Dean.
- When was Gattaca released?
- Gattaca was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.