Code 46 (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2003, Code 46 is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 93 minutes. “How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Code 46 stars Tim Robbins as William Geld, Samantha Morton as Maria Gonzales, Nabil Elouahabi as Vendor and Om Puri as Bahkland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Code 46 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Code 46 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Code 46 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Code 46 (2003)?
- In US, Code 46 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Code 46 worth watching?
- Code 46 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Code 46?
- Code 46 stars Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Nabil Elouahabi, Om Puri and Emil Marwa.
- When was Code 46 released?
- Code 46 was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
